Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic sinusitis has been denied as the maximum schedular rating of 50% is already in effect since August 27, 2014.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, and rhinitis due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's sinus and allergic conditions. The issues include service connection for these conditions and whether they are aggravated by herbicide exposure in Vietnam or asbestos exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis with nosebleeds, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service. Service connection was denied for a neurological disorder claimed as loss of smell and taste due to lack of evidence of such a condition at any point during or prior to the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, heart disability, prostatitis, left ear hearing loss, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The reasons given were that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment history prior to April 19, 2019. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA Form 21-8940 and W-2 forms from the Veteran, as well as completed VA Form 21-4192s from any employers listed on the form. Additionally, the AOJ must request verification of the Veteran's personal income during the appeal period.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, lumbar spine disorder, cervical strain, radiculopathy of the left arm, cerebral palsy, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, and a left elbow disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent prior to August 6, 2019. From March 24, 2016, the Veteran's sinusitis is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to a lack of recent VA examinations and potential outstanding treatment records. The Veteran's disabilities, including thrombosis, TIA, or cerebral infarction, sinusitis, hypertension, and slurred speech, are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to conflicting evidence regarding a purported December 2004 document.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sinusitis and rhinitis have been granted. The Board has also remanded the claim for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to sinusitis and rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a nasal disorder (claimed as sinusitis) due to insufficient consideration of relevant evidence, including lay statements from the Veteran's family members and his own testimony. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's employment status, income/net worth, and psychiatric disability. The Veteran will need to provide updated VA treatment records and complete forms for private medical providers.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeals regarding the service connection for bilateral cataract, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, allergic rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and delusional disorder.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of sinusitis was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection. His claim for an initial rating for varicocele, left testicle, remains pending as it has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation benefits for dependents is denied. The decision states that the Veteran was not entitled to these benefits at an earlier time due to miscommunication and lack of proper advice from a VA employee.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to grant service connection for the claimed conditions, and thus remands are ordered for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evaluation regarding service connection for a recurrent sinus disability. Further VA evaluation is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, erectile dysfunction, chronic sinusitis, and epistaxis due to inadequate development of evidence.