Sinusitis Board decisions

The Veteran was granted a separate 30 percent rating for syringomyelia, but the claims for higher ratings for cervical spine degenerative arthritis and for separate or compensable ratings for sinus conditions were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and remanded the claim for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable rating for rhinitis to schedule a new VA examination to assess the severity of the service-connected condition in the absence of medication.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the assignment of ratings and service connection based on an intent to file a claim submitted by the Veteran prior to his formal claim.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis based on the Veteran's qualifying service in Iraq and exposure to burn pits, under the provisions of the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of sinusitis and the symptoms are related to an already service-connected disability, allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral cataracts and noncompensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and maxillary and frontal sinusitis, while granting a 30 percent rating for hiatal hernia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for chronic sinusitis, as there was no evidence of incapacitating episodes or other criteria necessary for a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial rating of various disabilities, including gastrointestinal issues, hearing loss, vertigo, asthma, celiac disease, bronchitis, COPD, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis, due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining private medical records and updated TERA opinions.

The Board remands the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records and a medical opinion to address the appellant's claim of service connection for a nasal disorder.

The Board granted service connection for low back pain and right hip pain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches from January 22, 2023, but denied increased ratings for dermatitis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disability, an upper respiratory disability (to include sinusitis), and chronic headaches due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for dermatosis, allergic rhinitis, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss and headaches.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and denied service connection for sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and a lumbosacral strain.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran not filing a Notice of Disagreement within one year of receiving notice of the respective decisions, and no good cause for extending the time limit was shown.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of 50 percent or greater nasal obstruction, or the presence of nasal polyps during the period on appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several other claims.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraines and a 30 percent rating for chronic urticaria, while denying a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for frost bite residuals.