Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to obtain this information.

The Veteran's left clavicle condition is not service-connected as it is a developmental defect that was not aggravated in service.,Sinusitis has not been diagnosed, and the Veteran does not have chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches and myopia have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right ear hearing loss and sinusitis are both granted.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and vasomotor rhinitis, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a left wrist disability due to conflicting evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a nasal mucus membrane condition, including chronic sinusitis and rhinitis, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, including sleep apnea, is remanded. The Veteran also has an increased rating claim for PTSD and seeks entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) and his active-duty service, including exposure to hazardous chemicals.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral shoulders, migraines (including as due to service-connected fibromyalgia, PTSD and IBS), a respiratory disorder (sinusitis), rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected fibromyalgia, and rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not yet decided whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis and rhinitis did not result in physician-prescribed bed rest or purulent discharge during the claim period, so a compensable rating is denied.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for kidney stones was granted. Service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, claimed as a chronic sinus condition, is also granted. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, and headaches. The Veteran's PTSD was also denied an increased rating prior to June 25, 2018.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions due to lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for COPD is granted, and the appeal is allowed in part. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, fatty liver disease, GERD, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current heart disability and sinusitis are related to her service. The VA will need to provide additional medical opinions on these issues.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic recurrent sinusitis has been denied as the evidence does not show three or more incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, or six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain and purulent discharge or crusting.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for eustachian tube dysfunction with otitis media (ear condition) has been remanded as the evidence does not show three or more incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, or six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain and purulent discharge or crusting.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left knee degenerative joint disease with residual scars (knee condition) has been remanded as the evidence does not show three or more incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, or six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain and purulent discharge or crusting.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbar degenerative disc disease (back condition) has been remanded as the evidence does not show three or more incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, or six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain and purulent discharge or crusting.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disability has been remanded as the evidence does not show that her service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to work.

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be obtained before a final decision can be made on the Veteran's claims. The Veteran is being asked to provide information about any relevant non-VA medical records and for VA to obtain them.

The Veteran's current disabilities of epistaxis, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis are found to be causally related to his active duty military service.,Service connection is granted for epistaxis, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service. Service connection was denied for residuals of a fractured nose.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain STRs and VA treatment records, as well as to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions. The Veteran served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War.