Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and a need to obtain additional records, particularly related to any work injury claim. The Veteran will undergo VA examinations to determine if his current sinusitis, chronic pharyngitis, sciatic nerve disability, or low back disability are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service records and VA examinations. The Veteran's claims of service connection are pending.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for the Veteran's sinusitis, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on incapacitating episodes or non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been assigned appropriate initial evaluations, with the exception of a higher evaluation for his left ankle sprain after April 11, 2004.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disability, including sinusitis, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board found no competent evidence linking the Veteran's current chronic sinusitis to his active duty service, and concluded that it is less likely than not related to any in-service event.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-patient records from the Perrin Air Force Base hospital and providing a new VA opinion regarding the left knee disability. The claims for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, sinusitis, skin disability, and hemorrhoids are also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and chronic prostatitis. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sinusitis with associated headaches, pseudogout of the left foot, and eczema. The decision found that there was no current hearing loss disability or skin condition (eczema) due to disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a Social and Industrial Survey to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected conditions on his employability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with depressive disorder and cervical strain, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The VA has determined that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board granted an increased disability evaluation of 40 percent for lumbar spine degenerative changes, effective from May 11, 2012. The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy were each assigned a 10 percent initial disability evaluation, while chronic sinusitis with right nasal obstruction was increased to 10 percent.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include a depressive disorder. The evidence now shows that he has a current psychiatric condition related to his active service. Service connection is granted for this condition. The Veteran also has hypertension and other conditions which are being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing. The effective date of service connection for chronic sinusitis remains March 3, 2005.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis is the primary cause of his shortness of breath, which was not due to a cardiac disability. The left wrist and hand conditions are not service connected.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected residuals of a rhinoplasty and the issue regarding CUE in an April 7, 1971 rating decision are being remanded to allow for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current chronic upper respiratory disorder, such as sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. The case will be reviewed by the RO after completion of this development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hypertension or chronic sinusitis that is attributable to her active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current chronic sinus disorder, including sinusitis, is not related to his period of active military service, including exposure to toxic fumes from oil fires and/or 'burn pits'. As such, service connection for this condition cannot be established.