Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed sinusitis and throat disorders, as they are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for chronic sinusitis was denied. The Board found that no new and material evidence had been submitted within one year of the August 1977 rating decision, making it final. For his initial compensable rating prior to May 23, 2018, the Veteran's maxillary sinusitis was rated as noncompensable under DC 6513 due to lack of incapacitating episodes or symptoms. The Board denied a higher rating based on the absence of documented incapacitating episodes in the past year and current symptoms.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. The left shoulder disability is remanded for further examination, the acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded with new stressors considered, and the sinus condition is remanded for clarification of diagnosis.

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a cholecystectomy has been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, PTSD due to MST, residuals of a broken nose, and allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) to allow for further development.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection and ratings in excess of 20 percent, 30 percent, or compensable for various conditions. The RO granted service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete service personnel records, specifically for his periods of active duty for training and inactive duty training in the Louisiana Air National Guard and Connecticut Air National Guard from 1989 to 2011. The VA is instructed to obtain these records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for rhinitis, sinusitis, sleep apnea, dysentery, rectal bleeding, IBS, cystitis, arthritis, deviated septum with residuals, bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, and a headache disability due to outstanding evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability due to the lack of evidence of a current condition. The Veteran's claims for sinusitis and left knee disability (osteoarthritic dissecans) are remanded as there is insufficient medical evidence to determine their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in obtaining medical records and providing proper opinions regarding preexistence and aggravation of respiratory disabilities.

The Veteran's headaches are service-connected, but his sleep apnea and elbow disabilities do not have a service connection.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with asthma that may be related to his in-service chronic sinusitis. His acquired psychiatric disorder is also service-connected.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. No new evidence was presented, nor did he file a claim after June 20, 2018.

The Veteran's service connection claims for OSA, headaches, and hyperthyroidism with RLS are granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The claims for gastroenteritis, sinusitis, and hypertension were denied.

Service connection is granted for cervical spine spondylosis and thoracic spine compression fracture T7-T8.,Service connection is granted for headaches. Service connection is remanded for a right hip condition and head and face pain (claimed as sinusitis).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remands. The Veteran's sinusitis is being reviewed for aggravation by his service-connected bronchitis.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a failure to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has identified several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims and remands them for further development. The Veteran is not seeking a rating increase or reopening of his hearing loss claim, but rather requests that his case be reviewed by the AOJ with the additional evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for chronic sinusitis, lower back disorder, and right lower leg/knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for sinusitis including secondary to sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis with dizziness and Meniere's disease, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not have their onset or aggravation during his military service.