Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 27, 2020, for the award of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and small fiber neuropathy, secondary to diabetes mellitus. The claim for sinusitis was denied.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and initial rating claims, resulting in the dismissal of all matters on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, respiratory disorder with dyspnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain syndrome (APS), restless leg syndrome (RLS), chronic headaches, left knee strain, right knee strain, lumbosacral strain, and disability manifested by right shoulder pain. The Board also granted increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities to 40 percent.

The appeal of the proposed decreased rating for service-connected migraines was withdrawn and dismissed, while a higher (compensable) initial rating for the service-connected allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board granted service connection for a respiratory condition (diagnosed as allergic rhinitis) based on the Veteran's in-service complaints and current diagnosis, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for various conditions, including radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, left lower extremity (femoral nerve), obstructive sleep apnea, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and migraine headaches, was dismissed. The Board also remanded claims for initial disability ratings.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spondylosis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral hip strain, nosebleeds, allergic rhinitis, and traumatic brain injury as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for RLE shin splints and remanded the claim for service connection for a sinus disorder, including allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.

All appeals for higher ratings, decreased ratings, and service connection claims have been dismissed as the Veteran has already appealed these issues to the Board.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection based on new and relevant evidence, but remanded several issues for further development.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for allergic rhinitis, and the claim is dismissed.

The appeal regarding service connection for allergic rhinitis was withdrawn by the Veteran during a Board hearing.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for non-allergic rhinitis based on the presence of polyps during the appeal period.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD with IBS and denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board dismissed several accrued benefits claims related to increased ratings and earlier effective dates for various service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral tinea pedis, and rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD, allergic rhinitis, and right knee limitation of flexion as there was no evidence of considerable impairment of health or significant functional impact.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome as further development is needed.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, CFS, fibromyalgia, IBS, and bilateral hand tremors under the PACT Act. Service connection was also granted for right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to a service-connected back disability. The claims for increased ratings were denied, and several other claims were remanded.