Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for sinusitis is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent has been granted. The case is remanded to determine if service connection should be established for loss of sense of smell and whether TDIU should be granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition was denied because there is no evidence that the current left knee disability is related to service.,Service connection for sinusitis and hypertension were also denied as there is not enough evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied the reopening of service connection for sinusitis and a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and schizophrenia. The evidence did not show that sinusitis worsened during service or that there was a link between the psychiatric disabilities and service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as related to service. The Board also found that the Veteran has other conditions like sinusitis, pituitary gland condition, joint pain, elbow and knee conditions, and GERD which are presumed to be due to his service in Saudi Arabia.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis and PTSD are found to be related to his service. However, the Veteran's hypercholesterolemia is not a disability for which VA benefits can be awarded.,Service connection has been granted for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to exposure in Korea.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for left ankle disability, Meniere's syndrome, and otitis media. The Veteran's pes planus and sinusitis are currently rated as they are not in excess of their current ratings.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating claims have been withdrawn. The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a migraine headache disability, which was secondary to his service-connected sinusitis, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including those related to exposure at Camp Lejeune, are remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's right hip disability is remanded due to his service-connected right knee and lumbar spine disabilities. The claims for higher ratings of his right knee, left shoulder, lumbar spine, and sinusitis are also remanded as the severity of these conditions may have increased since the last VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a hysterectomy, low back disorder, right hip disorder, sinusitis, acid reflux, and bladder incontinence are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Her current diagnoses of chronic sinusitis, GERD, and urinary incontinence will be evaluated by VA physicians.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder was granted, with the condition being diagnosed as lumbosacral strain and degenerative disc disease. The other claims were either denied or dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypothyroidism. The claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and sinusitis are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations of his left knee, right knee, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also being remanded as it may be significantly impacted by the development of these issues.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was rated noncompensable prior to January 25, 2018 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating prior to January 25, 2018 due to lack of nasal obstruction or polyps.,The Veteran's tension headaches were rated noncompensable prior to December 15, 2016 and 30 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence supported a 30 percent rating based on the frequency of prostrating attacks.

The appeals for initial compensable ratings for scars of the right knee and vaginitis, as well as service connection for GERD, anemia, and diabetes mellitus Type II have been dismissed. The appeals for increased rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome, bilateral shin splints, right forearm condition, right wrist sprain, migraine headaches, pterygia (right eye condition), sinusitis, sleep apnea secondary to chronic bladder infection, hypertension, and right leg varicose veins are REMANDED.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral shoulder tendonitis, elbow tendonitis, and wrist tendonitis is denied.,Right ear hearing loss and sinusitis are remanded for further evaluation.,Hypertension is also remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sinusitis, asthma, and headaches due to a lack of proper notification regarding scheduled examinations.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for breathing problems, including chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. The March 2019 VA examination was inadequate to decide the appeal.