Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for an increased rating for left elbow disability and maxillary sinusitis.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted service connection. The rating for hidradenitis suppurativa and erythema nodosum remains denied, as the condition did not require constant or near-constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids. The rating for multiple scars from August 25, 2011 to April 24, 2013 is granted at 40 percent. Other issues are either remanded or have not been addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened, and the Board finds new and material evidence. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if his current headache condition is related to service-connected disabilities. Other claims are also remanded for increased ratings and TDIU determination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional records from the Social Security Administration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a nasal fracture and sinusitis. The Veteran's service treatment records were destroyed, making it difficult to determine if he had a nasal fracture during service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for sinusitis status post submucous resection was denied as there is no evidence of incapacitating or non-incapacitating episodes requiring treatment.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was denied because the VA Form 21-8940 was not completed and submitted.

The Veteran's awards for service connection for various knee and shoulder conditions, as well as sinusitis, were granted with an effective date of August 12, 2011. The Veteran appealed the effective dates.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and cervical spine fracture of the C1 and C2 vertebrae as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. The head injury residuals issue is remanded.,Further investigation and evidence are needed regarding the Veteran's head injury residuals, including whether they are related to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of concussion/traumatic brain injury is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding that the Veteran has residual symptoms from his in-service concussion/TBI, including headaches and dizziness.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis is remanded due to incomplete records. The Board notes that it is unclear whether the Veteran’s reported symptoms are related to his service-connected rhino-septoplasty or a separate disability.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and hypertension, finding that the current conditions did not have their onset during active duty or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and an upper respiratory disability, including rhinitis or sinusitis, due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete opinions from VA specialists regarding whether the Veteran's kidney stones, hypertension, GERD and hiatal hernia, sinusitis, costochondritis, and DDD are related to VA treatment. The AOJ needs to obtain additional information and addenda from the provided specialists.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected sinusitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hip condition and a nasal condition, to include rhinitis and sinusitis due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete VA medical records and need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is also being evaluated further.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of any sleep disorder, and outstanding records are requested.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions to address the etiology of sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, as well as the severity of GERD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for bronchitis as it is related to her service-connected sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, right leg radiculopathy, left leg radiculopathy, and chronic sinusitis. The claim for sleep disturbance was remanded.,Service connection for the Veteran's low back disability is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to her military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression and PTSD, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The dermatitis, sinusitis, diabetes, and hypertension claims are denied.