Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral ear condition, sinusitis, and sore throat (also referred to as sore throat condition) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.,There is no medical evidence showing that any of the claimed conditions were incurred or aggravated by the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hay fever and sleep apnea, as they are intertwined. The appellant's statements about his allergy symptoms during active duty training (ACDUTRA) need to be considered in determining whether there was aggravation beyond its natural progression.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for sinusitis, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his in-service vaccinations and his current condition.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis, claimed as a sinus condition, existed prior to enlistment and was aggravated during service. Service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it was not proximately caused or aggravated by his service-connected maxillary sinusitis.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure to consider all relevant evidence, including lay statements and Defense Agency correspondence regarding possible exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis with a deviated septum will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective September 19, 2018. The appeals for right knee disability, deviated nasal septum, sinusitis, and thoracolumbar spine spondylosis and lumbar strain are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a separate rating for sleep apnea associated with service-connected bronchial asthma was denied. The Board also found the evidence insufficient to determine if allergic rhinitis is related to service or service-connected conditions, and thus remanded these issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records, particularly regarding her service-connected foot disabilities. The appeals will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to inadequate previous VA examinations. The Veteran's back, right knee, and sinus conditions need further examination.

The Veteran's bunions are not service-connected, and her low back pain is secondary to a service-connected right ankle fracture. The claims for sinusitis, hypertension, right hand numbness, bilateral flat feet, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) have been reopened but remain denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to allergic rhinitis and hypertension is granted. The claim for a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for sinusitis and TDIU due to service-connected disability are both remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have current disabilities as defined by VA regulations, and thus cannot establish service connection.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for sinusitis was denied. Her claim of secondary service connection for GERD was granted, and her claim for a headache disability was denied.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's nasal disorder, including allergic rhinitis and deviated nasal septum. The examiner must consider all pertinent evidence, specifically including the November 1965 report of medical history and June 24, 1969 injury.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition, to include sinusitis, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his military service.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not show that chronic sinusitis or sleep apnea manifested during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder and an upper respiratory disorder, including sinusitis. The claims are being remanded due to new evidence added during the period when it was not allowed.