Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals seeking increased ratings and service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The appeal seeking a rating in excess of 40 percent for residuals of fracture of vertebrae, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are remanded.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted for the period prior to September 6, 2018. For the period beginning on September 6, 2018, his rating remains at 50%. The Board has also remanded two issues: service connection for a skin condition (claimed as blisters) and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, flat feet, and chronic sinusitis are being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating for sinusitis and service connection for deviated septum status post surgery repair (septoplasty) have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew from appeal.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and residuals of an injury to the left eye were granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for issuance of a statement of the case regarding service connection for lower back and cervical spine disabilities. The Veteran must file a timely substantive appeal to proceed with these issues.

The Veteran's increased ratings for his sleep apnea, bilateral maxillary sinusitis, and right ankle disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's sinusitis has been rated at 30 percent, but not more than that. The Board found the evidence showed more than six non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis per year characterized by headaches, pain and purulent discharge or crusting.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, finding that the condition is not related to any disease, injury or incident during service and is not caused by or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, chronic sinusitis, and GERD due to exposure during service in the Gulf War. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and sinusitis due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is not service connected for alcohol abuse, but his posttraumatic stress disorder with major depression may be aggravated by alcohol use.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, while her back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder are not. The claims for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, migraines (secondary), and gastroesophageal or gastrointestinal disorders are remanded.,Service connection for a back disability is denied due to lack of credible evidence linking the condition to service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and secondary service connection for migraines and gastroesophageal or gastrointestinal disorders are also remanded.

The Veteran's rhinitis, asthma, skin disability (including seborrheic dermatitis, actinic keratosis, and xerosis), and right foot fungus are being remanded for further development due to inadequate medical opinions.,The Board is seeking additional information on the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis, asthma and associated COPD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and depression), and obstructive sleep apnea. The remaining issues of service connection for sensorineural bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia and synovitis, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia and synovitis, shin splint of the lower left extremity, shin splint of the right lower extremity, and chronic sinusitis.,The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and shoulder conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including a right wrist disability, allergic rhinitis, residuals of left wrist fracture, Bell's Palsy, recurrent prostatitis, and a left wrist scar. The appeals are dismissed or remanded as appropriate.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and evidence not being addressed in the previous decision. The Veteran's sleep apnea is now under review with a new examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating greater than 10 percent for allergic rhinitis is dismissed because the issue was previously adjudicated by a final Board decision, and any subsequent notice of disagreement was not valid.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for sinusitis and left knee pain, as well as an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea due to additional service treatment records received.