Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for sinusitis and a psychiatric disorder due to inadequate examination reports, incomplete medical records, and need for additional development.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma is rated at 60 percent, and she meets the criteria for a TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis is related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. However, there is no current diagnosis of sinusitis, and therefore does not grant service connection for this issue.

The Veteran has been rendered unable to maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of service-connected disabilities from June 26, 2012.

The Veteran's residuals of ganglion cyst and sinusitis have been evaluated as 10 percent disabling, the maximum under applicable diagnostic codes. The evidence does not show that these conditions warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinusitis, TMJ, and vertigo are related to his active service.,Service connection is granted for sinusitis, TMJ, and vertigo.

The Veteran's tremor disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder. The hyperlipidemia claim was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has determined that the actual dates of service are unclear and needs to be verified. The Veteran's claims for sinusitis, low back disability, and headache disability will need further examination and medical opinions based on the verified service dates.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent effective January 2, 2008.,Service connection for sinusitis and left shoulder bursitis has been established. Service connection for multiple sclerosis is also established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back disability and respiratory disability, to include sinusitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining treatment records from Dr. Cohen and providing VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or a bilateral eye disability. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea was aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis and rhinitis. The appeal is currently in a 'mixed' disposition as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sinusitis has been denied. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left knee chondromalacia patella and residuals of total left knee arthroplasty remain pending.

The Veteran's sinusitis and associated vasomotor rhinitis have been granted an increased rating to 30 percent effective July 15, 2015. The claim is now pending for any further increase in rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 6, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his disability picture.

The Board has found that service connection for recurrent nasal fracture residuals is not warranted as there is no evidence of such a condition during active service or at any time thereafter. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a recurrent sinus disorder to include sinusitis remains pending and will be further developed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, excluding his mental health disability (PTSD), are as likely as not of such nature and severity as to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.