Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for sinusitis and migraine headaches, but denied service connection for allergic rhinitis.,Service connection was not granted for sinusitis or migraine headaches. Service connection was granted for allergic rhinitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused by his service-connected sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues, including scheduling a videoconference hearing for the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for the issues of entitlement to service connection for left ear injury and right ear injury. The Veteran's claims for right knee chondromalacia with degenerative changes and chronic sinusitis have been granted as her symptoms are linked to her active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for respiratory problems, including COPD, sinusitis, and bronchitis, has been reopened. The left shoulder disability rating has been increased to 20 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for sarcoidosis, sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. The VA opinions provided conflicting conclusions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right foot condition is service-connected and grants a 50 percent rating for chronic sinusitis effective from July 13, 2010. The claim for an earlier effective date for dependent benefits is denied as it was not submitted within one year of notification.

The Board has reopened the claim and granted service connection for sinusitis with a deviated septum. The Veteran's anxiety and depressive neurosis are rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis, vaginitis, or abnormal breast lumps. The evidence shows that any symptoms experienced were due to service-connected conditions and are not separate disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for consideration of additional evidence received since the May 2010 supplemental statement of the case. The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings are pending.

The Veteran was granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected mild allergic rhinitis, with an effective date of March 21, 2012.

The Veteran's recurrent sinusitis and allergic rhinitis were initially manifested during active service, and the Board finds that service connection is now warranted based on this evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion addressing his respiratory conditions.

The Veteran meets the schedular requirement for a TDIU, and her service-connected disability renders her unemployable.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, maxillary and frontal sinusitis, right knee chondromalacia, and allergic rhinitis, have rendered him unable to maintain any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected chronic sinusitis remains in appellate status, with the RO having granted a staged rating of 30 percent effective October 29, 2015. The appeal is REMANDED to obtain all relevant medical records and provide another VA examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran's respiratory disorders, including sinusitis and bronchitis, are not related to his military service. COPD is unrelated to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a failure to schedule a Travel Board hearing. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and sinusitis were not incurred or aggravated during his active military service. The evidence does not establish a nexus between these conditions and his service, nor do they meet the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's reported sinus problems since service are less credible, and there is no medical evidence of a current disability related to his in-service complaints. The Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed sinusitis disability for which he can seek service connection.