Sinusitis & rhinitis — all decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis as additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate these claims.

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

The Board denied service connection for urethritis, left epididymitis, genital warts, Bell's palsy, and noncompensable evaluations for residuals of a fractured 5th digit, left hand, rhinitis, upper respiratory infections, and scar on the right index finger.

The Board remands the claims for higher evaluations of service-connected allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma, inner ear infections, and chronic sinusitis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, service connection for sinusitis and a prostate condition due to herbicide exposure, and remanded claims for service connection for tension headaches and a kidney condition due to herbicide exposure.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder and unspecified depressive disorder effective March 3, 2021, and a 30 percent rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease from January 26, 2022.

The veteran withdrew all pending appeals before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board denied initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for left thumb status-post ORIF, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis of the hands, and panic disorder. Service connection was also denied for chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted an increased disability evaluation of 70 percent for unspecified trauma disorder from April 1, 2023, to July 19, 2023, but denied a rating in excess of 70 percent from July 19, 2023. Service connection was denied for sinusitis and loss of sense of smell.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for chronic sinusitis and denied a disability rating greater than 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, enlarged prostate, and sleep apnea as the evidence did not show a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active military service.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, interstitial lung disease, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis. The claims for service connection were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for tinea capitis, hypertension, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine but denied service connection for sinusitis and urinary tract infections. The claims for PTSD, hearing loss, chest pain, right hip condition, left hip condition, and right knee condition were remanded.

The Board granted reinstatement of the 100 percent rating for traumatic brain injury (TBI) residuals and a separate 30 percent disability rating for vertigo, among other decisions.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for tonsillectomy, allergic rhinitis, eczema, sinusitis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome due to procedural issues with the appeal.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis to schedule a VA examination and obtain an opinion on its relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of polyps and the criteria for a higher rating were not met.