Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, right ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, memory loss (claimed as dementia), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hair loss, hypertension, bladder disability, and gout are all remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is considered to have been incurred in service, and his right ear hearing loss had its onset during active duty. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.,There is no current evidence of a gastrointestinal disability or irritable bowel syndrome that can be linked to service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions, including hemorrhoids and a left little toe callus. The claims were also dismissed due to her withdrawal of other issues.

The Veteran's service connection for headaches, including sinus headaches secondary to his service-connected sinusitis, is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection of chronic sinusitis and increased evaluation for hypothyroidism residuals, finding that the earliest dates of claim were May 8, 2013.

The Veteran's appeals seeking service connection for a left great toe disability and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis are dismissed. Service connection is granted for sinusitis, but denied for bronchitis. A 10 percent rating is granted for restless leg syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for dry eye syndrome and remanded the issues of service connection for residuals of laser surgery of the left eye and sinusitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for muscle/joint pain (fibromyalgia) has been granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disorder, respiratory disorder (allergic rhinitis), and neurological disorder (dizziness) are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis, is denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to the claimed conditions during or approximate to the pendency of the claim. Service connection for migraine headaches is remanded as there is evidence of in-service migraine headaches and post-service evidence of migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis due to exposure to toxic chemicals, as new evidence was submitted that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. The case is now pending further development.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for psychiatric disability, PTSD, sleep disturbance, headaches and high blood pressure due to the Veteran's service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Gulf War Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction, and other conditions due to insufficient medical opinions in the original examination reports. The Veteran will need to undergo further VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral knee condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis due to a VA examiner's opinion that the Veteran's sleep apnea is less likely than not proximately due to, or the result of, his allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied increased ratings for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, but the decision was vacated due to a lack of due process.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for sinusitis and service connection for a bilateral eye disorder are denied. The Veteran is also remanded for further examination of his scars.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of allergic rhinitis and provided competent and credible testimony regarding his symptoms during service.,Service connection for right fifth finger injury was denied due to lack of continuity of care, despite the Veteran's lay statements. A VA examination will be required to address this issue.,The Board found that there is no current evidence of a right knee disorder or low back disorder related to service. An adequate VA examination is needed to clarify these issues.,Service connection for skin disorder was denied due to lack of continuity of care, despite the Veteran's lay statements and testimony regarding his symptoms during service. An adequate VA examination is required to address this issue.,The claim for respiratory disorder was reopened based on new evidence (diagnosis of bronchitis). The Board found that there is a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim with further examination and medical opinion.,

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, specifically pulmonary nodules. The VA needs to schedule a new examination and provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current condition is related to in-service sinusitis and upper respiratory infections, or exposure to trees while serving as an infantryman.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted. The claims for service connection for myositis, cervical strain (neck disability), spinal stenosis, left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, sinusitis, COPD, edema, GERD, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve disability, an acquired psychiatric disability, and bronchitis have all been denied.