Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a low back disorder and right knee disorder, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. As such, he is entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional opinions regarding direct service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected chronic sinusitis and any related eye disability, as well as to determine if he is entitled to additional compensation for these conditions.

The Board has found service connection for a deviated septum, but denied service connection for sinus disorder other than a deviated septum due to lack of evidence of chronicity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability and considering whether referral for an extraschedular TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for service-connected sinusitis was denied as there were no incapacitating episodes or non-incapacitating episodes that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic fatigue syndrome and sinusitis, have significantly interfered with her ability to maintain or obtain substantially gainful employment. The case is REMANDED for referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for consideration of whether a TDIU on an extraschedular basis is warranted.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for sinusitis is being remanded to consider whether an extraschedular rating should be considered. His TDIU claim is also being remanded due to inconsistencies in the evidence regarding his employment status.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was no evidence of at least one incapacitating episode per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment or at least three non-incapacitating episodes characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service-connected, but the Board has ordered a remand to determine if her sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and vernal conjunctivitis have aggravated her sleep apnea.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pansinusitis with allergic rhinitis, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6510.

The Board has granted service connection for duodenal ulcer and chronic cervical strain, finding that these conditions were first manifested during active service. The Veteran's claims for other disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims for service connection and increased evaluations.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of service-connected disabilities, including his left knee disability and Still's disease. The cause of death was determined to be an occipital-atlantal separation due to a motorcycle accident where the Veteran lost control of his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development due to insufficient evidence on the applicable theories of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected right great toe fracture with arthritis is currently rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective June 1, 2008.,The Veteran's right great toe disorder causes him pain and limits his movement.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bronchial asthma and maxillary sinusitis, have resulted in a combined disability evaluation of 70 percent from October 25, 2006. The Board has granted a TDIU for the period on and after October 25, 2006.

The Veteran's lower back disorder, chronic rhinitis, trigeminal neuralgia, ear disorder (otitis), and respiratory disorder (asthma) are not service-connected.

The Board found that the Veteran's current sinus disabilities were not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and examination to address his claims of service connection for a throat disorder, hypertension rating, and effective date.