Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for rhinitis with sinusitis, finding that his condition did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of L5- S1, but denied service connection for diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and other back conditions. Service connection was also denied for nasopharyngitis and sinusitis as well as bilateral ear disability including hearing loss.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his nose and chest disabilities, as well as service connection for a respiratory disorder secondary to these conditions, were denied. The RO found that the current respiratory disorders are not related to service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for bronchitis was granted, with a current evaluation of 30 percent. The claim for an increased (compensable) rating for sinusitis is still pending and requires further development.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for chronic sinusitis, finding that there is no current medical diagnosis of this condition and that it was not related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis with sinusitis warrants a 10 percent evaluation, as there is no evidence of moderate or severe symptoms warranting higher ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claims for flat feet and a GI disorder. The claims for bilateral knee condition, low back disorder, sinusitis, and diabetes mellitus were also denied as not well grounded.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for left knee disability, chronic bronchitis, and chronic sinusitis due to a lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected psychoneurosis warrants a disability rating of 70 percent, reflecting significant impairment in his ability to function independently and maintain effective social relationships. The need for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status is also granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are not well grounded. The VA does not have sufficient evidence to substantiate these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, skin rash (chloracne) due to Agent Orange exposure, and sinusitis. The claim of increased evaluation for lumbar strain was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his combined disability rating was insufficient to meet the requirements under section 4.16(a) of VA regulations.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for pansinusitis, finding that the criteria for a higher evaluation were not met.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fungal infection of the left ear, bilateral otitis media, and sinusitis/rhinitis. The right ankle disability claim was also denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen it.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected chronic bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and residuals of malaria. The current evaluations remain at their noncompensable levels.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, PTSD, chronic sinusitis with headaches, residuals of a cyst on the forehead, recurrent strain/sprain of L5, and residuals of a right ankle sprain. The remaining claims are pending as they have not yet been issued a Statement of the Case.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for special monthly pension by reason of being permanently housebound due to lack of substantial confinement to her home or immediate premises by permanent disability.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there is no competent medical evidence linking the emphysema to military service or the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for left maxillary sinusitis, maintaining the current 30 percent evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected right knee disability, chronic headaches, and chronic sinusitis are rated at 10 percent each. The rating for mitral valve prolapse is also 10 percent.