Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected sino-rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not show more than six non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis per year. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with resultant neuroma and left ganglion cyst disability is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not currently have a hearing loss disability of the right ear within the meaning of VA regulations, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The claim for sinusitis was also denied as there is no evidence to support its current existence or relationship to service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis is currently rated at 30 percent effective May 31, 2006. The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences at least six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and assigned a 10 percent disability rating, effective October 18, 1996. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was denied.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and shoulder injury, finding no evidence of a link to active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of epididymal orchitis and chronic tinea manuum, but denied service connection for other conditions. The Veteran is not shown to have a current disability manifested by hyperlipidemia.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for increased evaluations for his sinus, right elbow, right knee, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and bilateral plantar fasciitis disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence to support a higher evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and sinusitis, finding that there is no medical evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and conducting further examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the Veteran's service connection claims, finding that her initial claims were submitted after her discharge from active duty and thus not entitled to an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected left ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and lumbar strain were all granted with effective dates of June 9, 2002. The Veteran was awarded a noncompensable evaluation for his service-connected eye disability. His initial compensable evaluation for lumbar strain was assigned on May 19, 2003.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and sinusitis have been shown to meet the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation, as evidenced by more than six non-incapacitating episodes per year of symptoms such as headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting.

The Veteran's combined evaluation for service-connected disabilities is 80 percent from June 20, 2000 to June 10, 2004, and 90 percent from June 11, 2004. The criteria for assignment of an increased combined evaluation are not met.

The Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for lumbar degenerative changes with low back strain effective April 8, 2007.,A 10 percent rating has been assigned for right ankle arthrosis since May 18, 2004.,Sinusitis is rated at 10 percent since May 18, 2004.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him permanently bedridden or so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance. He is able to ambulate independently for short distances, is generally independent in self-care, is apparently able to feed himself, and is able to leave his house at his own discretion.

The Board denied the claims of service connection for status post left hernioplasty, sinusitis, and left orchiectomy due to lack of evidence showing permanent worsening during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, bronchitis, respiratory problems, and peripheral neuropathy as they were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The evidence did not establish a medical nexus between military service and these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the need for medical nexus opinions on the Veteran's back disability, sinusitis, and skin rash.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. His CAD, skin rash (claimed as due to herbicide exposure), and eye condition are not related to his military service. The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of chronic sinusitis, pneumonia, recurrent staph infections, or a disability manifested by nausea and vomiting.