Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral ankle condition was aggravated during his time in active service, and therefore grants service connection for a bilateral ankle condition. The sinusitis issue is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, a migraine headache disorder and sinusitis.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for sinusitis due to new and material evidence submitted. However, it found that there is not enough evidence to grant service connection for bipolar disorder, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, gynecological disabilities, or migraine headaches prior to November 29, 2005. The claim for special monthly compensation based on anatomical loss of a creative organ was granted effective from November 29, 2005.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, the maximum under Diagnostic Code 5271 for limited motion of the ankle. The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating based on functional loss or ankylosis. Service connection was granted for sleep apnea.

The Board has granted the highest possible schedular ratings of 30 percent for the cholecystectomy residuals and a separate 10 percent rating for the surgical scar from the cholecystectomy. The Veteran's sinusitis is rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum available under the applicable DC.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to Agent Orange and VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sinusitis due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial compensable rating were granted. The lumbar strain with a history of myofascial syndrome was rated at 20 percent, chronic sinusitis at 10 percent, and deviated nasal septum status post septoplasty received an initial compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated medical records. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions have been completed.

The Veteran's sinusitis claim is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for a back disability was denied due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.,There is no diagnosed condition related to leg cramps, and thus the issue remains in its 'unknown' status.

The Veteran seeks service connection for various conditions, including a cervical spine disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, and sinusitis. The Board has determined that the current VA examination opinions are inadequate to determine whether these conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities, and thus remanded the case for further development.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral eye disability, asbestosis, hepatitis C, arthritis of all joints, sinusitis, HIV, and recurrent pneumonia. The Board also denied his claim for an increased rating for residuals of a chip fracture of the right thumb.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis and hepatitis C, finding no evidence of these conditions during service or a link to military service.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, effective November 16, 2009. He also has separate ratings for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and right-sided mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further examination and analysis to determine the cumulative effect of his service-connected conditions on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to include obtaining VA and private medical records, as well as a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis is granted. The effective date of the award of a 30 percent rating for allergic rhinitis is set at September 23, 2008. However, an earlier effective date is not warranted due to the lack of factual ascertainability of polyps prior to this date. The claim for a compensable rating for residuals of nasal injury with scarring remains unresolved.

The Veteran's service-connected post-operative residuals of left foot calluses are currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and his allergic rhinitis is rated as noncompensable. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence is service-connected as it is caused by her service-connected complex partial seizures. For the period prior to August 21, 2007, she was granted a disability rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks. From August 21, 2007, the Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent disabling. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and review of his claims file. The issues are whether he has a service connection for left index finger wart disability and sinusitis.