Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for fibromyalgia, bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, left shoulder disorder, and urethral stenosis.,These conditions are presumed to be related to service exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of rhinosinusitis is denied as the grant was based on a reopened claim after a final disallowance, and the earliest possible effective date is July 19, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that Gilbert's syndrome, degenerative joint disease of the right knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, gout of the bilateral ankles, feet, and toes, arthritis of the lumbar spine with strain, plantar fasciitis with mild degenerative joint disease (left foot), plantar fasciitis with mild degenerative joint disease (right foot), allergic rhinitis, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease with diverticulitis, and sebaceous cyst were not service connected or warranted increased ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 0 percent for his perennial allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, gout, rhinitis, acne vulgaris and PFB, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The effective date for the grant of service connection is December 10, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's nasal disorder and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is denied.,Service connection for Raynaud's disease as secondary to fibromyalgia is not granted.,Service connection for chronic rhinitis is not granted.,Service connection for neuropathy, right upper extremity as secondary to fibromyalgia is not granted.,Service connection for neuropathy, left upper extremity as secondary to fibromyalgia is not granted.,Service connection for neuropathy, right lower extremity as secondary to fibromyalgia is not granted.,Service connection for neuropathy, left lower extremity as secondary to fibromyalgia is not granted.,The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is presumed related to his Gulf War service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability is not service-connected, and remanded for further development. The appeals for right hand, left hand, and sinusitis disabilities are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for sinusitis with allergic rhinitis was denied, and his request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for sinusitis with allergic rhinitis was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for allergic rhinitis due to further development being required.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to outstanding private treatment records, updated VA records, and a need for additional examination of the Veteran's lumbar spine. The issues include rating sinusitis, erectile dysfunction, painful bowel function, and degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as it was incurred in service.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as it first manifested during service and has been continuous since.

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea and allergic rhinitis have been granted. The issue of a 10% evaluation based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia with involvement of the shoulders, knees and low back, as well as chronic sinusitis. The issues related to these conditions have been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, sinusitis, a degenerative arthritis of the spine, intervertebral disc syndrome, and lumbosacral strain (claimed as low back disability), and bilateral flat foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations and lack of evidence regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the threshold requirement for a program of vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits due to his current level of education and work experience, which qualify him for suitable employment.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for sinusitis due to inadequate examination and other issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's initial rating for chronic sinusitis with headaches has been granted at a 10 percent level. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea, which is related to his service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a supplemental opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected disabilities and his erectile dysfunction. The Board also grants an increased rating of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, but only subject to the statutes and regulations governing the payment of compensation.