Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an examination and retrospective medical opinion regarding his allergic rhinitis, as ameliorative effects of medication are disregarded.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate for rating purposes, and thus remands the cases for further development.

The Veteran's sinus disability is granted service connection. The claim for a sleep disability and right hip disability are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis but has remanded the claim for residuals of cold injury of the bilateral feet due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to February 2, 2010 did not meet the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). However, her claim is being remanded for consideration of an extraschedular TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left elbow and right ankle disabilities, as well as allergic rhinitis, are not supported by the evidence of record. The Veteran's current conditions have been denied due to a lack of established in-service disability or causal relationship.

The Veteran's claims for headaches, sinusitis, and a lumbar spine disorder (claimed as a curved spine) are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for nasal obstruction and chronic sinusitis. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease (cardiovascular), and hypertension are remanded due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA records and medical examinations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to his service-connected asthma and rhinitis, but remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the eligibility criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status as he does not have a single, permanent service-connected disability rated at 100 percent and is not permanently housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for subglottic and laryngeal stenosis and allergic rhinitis due to missing VA treatment records. The Veteran is required to provide information about his private healthcare providers who have treated him for these conditions, and all relevant records must be obtained.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to service connection and rating determinations for various conditions, as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as his representative withdrew all issues on appeal in September 2019.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus. The Appellant's periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA do not show any complaints, treatment, or diagnosis related to these conditions.,For the skin disorder, chronic rhinitis, and sinusitis claims, new opinions are needed as the VA examinations did not differentiate between ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis was diagnosed during service and continues to be present, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral shin splints and remanded his claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence was not submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for sinusitis and blood transfusion. The July 2006 rating decision denying these claims is final.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since November 15, 2011.