Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for HPV was dismissed. The rating for tendonitis of the bilateral wrists remains noncompensable. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was reopened, but not granted as there is no new and material evidence to support it.,Service connection for a stomach condition (including GERD and IBS) was denied. The Board found insufficient evidence to link the conditions to his in-service appendectomy.

The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is granted. The claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and sinusitis are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for left hand disability was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.,The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral shin splints, right ankle disability, sinusitis, or headaches.

The Board denied service connection for chronic non-allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the evidence did not establish a link to service or Southwest Asia service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected headaches and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show that he is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a headache disorder, sinusitis, and right shoulder disorder are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The claim for a headache disorder is reopened as there is new material evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the issues of service connection for back disability, rhinitis (claimed as hay fever), hemorrhoids, residuals of a cervix surgery, and bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's sinus/allergy disorder, diagnosed as allergic rhinitis, had its onset during his period of service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and sleep apnea.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder claim remains pending.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities are granted service connection. His sinusitis is granted a 30% rating.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of right epididymitis manifesting as right testicular pain. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claim for a sinusitis disability.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for diverticulitis and sinusitis due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, allergies, rhinitis, bronchitis, asthma including COPD, pneumonia, and prostate disorder. The claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a headache disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a distinct and separate condition from sinusitis.,From September 9, 2005, to February 3, 2008, the Veteran's asthma associated with sinusitis did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, respiratory disorder, and hypertension due to presumed herbicide exposure. The claims are also reopened.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis with olfactory nerve damage and loss of smell, a low back disorder, right hand disorder, and left hand disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible statements about his in-service injuries and ongoing symptoms.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, TBI, headaches, a lung disability, and a back disability. The effective date of any service connection decisions remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various conditions, including left knee osteoarthritis, right shoulder disability, right knee strain, allergic rhinitis, and migraines, were denied. The decisions are based on the current severity of these conditions as determined by VA examinations.