Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board granted an evaluation of 20 percent for bulging disc, lumbosacral strain, effective from May 16, 2023, to June 28, 2024, and denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for left and right leg radiculopathy, as well as for rhinitis and sinusitis.

The Board granted an evaluation of 20 percent for bulging disc, lumbosacral strain, effective from May 16, 2023, to June 28, 2024, and denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for left and right leg radiculopathy, as well as for rhinitis and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions and dismissed claims related to effective dates, with the exception of granting an initial 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.

The appeal regarding entitlement to a compensable rating for chronic sinusitis was dismissed due to an improperly completed VA Form 10182, notice of disagreement (NOD), that did not conform to claims processing requirements.

The Board denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and an earlier effective date, but granted an effective date of October 5, 2023, for DEA benefits.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic sinusitis, finding that the evidence supports a direct link to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, left knee disability, right knee disability, and lumbar spine disability as there was no evidence of a current disability or that the disabilities were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The appeal was denied as the Veteran's migraine headaches, chronic sinusitis, and TMJ did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD, NCD, and TBI prior to May 4, 2023, and restored the 10 percent rating for GERD effective June 8, 2023.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, tremors of the hands-bilateral, left knee condition, right knee condition, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. However, it granted service connection for chronic headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent evaluation beginning May 25, 2023. Allergic rhinitis was denied for the period prior to June 24, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis, a low back disorder, and a right hip disorder based on evidence that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for headaches/migraines, to include as secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder with insomnia (claimed as sleep disturbances), chronic sinusitis (maxillary and frontal), tinnitus and allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and acute recurrent sinusitis, but remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and a right hip disorder but granted a rating of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain effective from February 7, 2024.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for chronic sinusitis due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and thoracolumbar strain with arthritis, and assigned initial ratings. The issues of Parkinson's disease, dementia, cervical neck strain, spinal stenosis, TDIU, and special monthly compensation were remanded.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for chronic maxillary sinusitis due to a lack of medical evidence regarding the nature and severity of the condition.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the left foot disorder and denied ratings in excess of 30 percent for IBS, chronic bronchitis, and headaches. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for the left hip disorder and denied higher ratings.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, which is related to the Veteran's active duty service.