Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected sinusitis and rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Veteran's sinusitis does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent as there is no evidence of three or more incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, or more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year with headaches, pain and purulent discharge or crusting.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, migraine headaches, and allergic rhinitis with a history of sinusitis were denied. The Board found no evidence of hypertension in service or within one year after separation from active duty. For migraine headaches, the criteria for a compensable rating were not met between February 1, 2005 and January 5, 2009, but from January 6, 2009, a 30% evaluation was granted. For allergic rhinitis with a history of sinusitis, a 10% evaluation was granted from February 1, 2005 to February 4, 2008, and no higher rating is warranted after that date.

The Board finds that the appellant's chronic sinusitis is at least as likely as not incurred during service, and grants his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current back disability, including whether it was incurred or aggravated as a result of his service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's sinusitis is presumed to be related to his military service, while the neck disability is also considered to be related to his military service.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for the low back disorder was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, right foot disorder, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), arthritis of the left hand and left index finger, back disorder, hemorrhoids, and vertigo as secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA/VA-Medical Center (VAMC) treatment records. A new examination will be scheduled to determine the nature and etiology of sinusitis, a back disorder, and a hernia.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to outstanding records and the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis is not manifested by any current symptoms, and therefore does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis, finding that there was no evidence linking his current or recurrent sinusitis to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or related to any service-connected condition, including his sinusitis and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service records are unavailable, but he has provided evidence of exposure to tank exhaust and spray paint during his military service. The Board finds that the requirements for ordering a VA examination have been met due to the continuity of problems since service.

The Veteran submitted new and material evidence to reopen his claims for service connection for skin rash on the left foot and an upper respiratory disorder, including sinusitis and rhinitis. The Board found that the evidence is sufficient to raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.,However, the Board did not find any evidence linking the current conditions to active duty or service.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran likely had allergies since his time in military service. Service connection was denied for back pain and patellofemoral syndrome due to lack of current disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be considered on their merits.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection. This includes obtaining updated VA treatment records, requesting service treatment records from specific periods of service, and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for pension benefits is denied as he does not meet the criteria for permanent and total disability due to his nonservice-connected disabilities.