Sinusitis F039
Current RMA Instruments
73 of 2018 | |
74 of 2018 |
Changes from previous Instruments
SOP Bulletin 204 [3]
ICD Coding
- ICD -9-CM Codes: 461, 473
- ICD-10-AM Codes: J01, J32
Brief description
Sinusitis (or rhinosinusitis) is inflammation in the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses, which may be acute, recurrent acute, subacute or chronic. Acute sinusitis is almost always due to viral infection. Chronic sinusitis has a wide range of causative factors.
Confirming the diagnosis
The diagnosis of acute (rhino)sinusitis is based on the history and presenting symptoms. The condition will typically resolve within 10 days and so whether a disease is present needs to be considered. Recurrent acute sinusitis may represent discrete unrelated episodes, or there may be an underlying propensity such as from immunosuppression. In the latter case it may be appropriate to diagnose the underlying condition and add "with recurrent sinusitis" to the diagnostic label.
For chronic (rhino)sinusitis (lasting 12 weeks or longer) diagnosis is based on the history plus demonstration of mucosal disease on examination (which may include rhinoscopy or endoscopy), or radiological imaging (CT or MRI scan).
Diagnosis can be made by a GP. The relevant medical specialist is an ENT surgeon.
Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
- Abscess or empyema of the sinuses
- Acute rhinosinusitis
- Acute sinusitis
- Chronic rhinosinusitis
- Chronic sinusitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
- Aerosinusitis* sinus barotrauma SOP
- Barosinusitis* sinus barotrauma SOP
- Allergic rhinitis*
- Vasomotor rhinitis#
* another SOP applies
# non-SOP condition
Clinical onset
Clinical onset for acute sinusitis will be when the current symptoms first manifest. Earlier similar symptoms that resolved, followed by a symptom free period, are likely to represent a separate condition. Chronic (rhino)sinusitis generally cannot be cured, but there may be periods of good symptom control. For chronic sinusitis clinical onset will likely be when the first chronic symptoms attributable to the condition developed.
Clinical worsening
Worsening should not generally be a consideration for acute (rhino)sinusitis. For chronic sinusitis specialist medical advice should be sought as to whether worsening, beyond the normal course of the disease, has occurred.
Rulebase for sinusitis
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A course of therapeutic radiation
Sinusitis - A course of therapeutic radiation Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [13200]
8575 [5] there is some evidence that a course of therapeutic radiation may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
5031 [5] the veteran has received a course of therapeutic radiation at some time.
13204 [6] the veteran has undergone a course of therapeutic radiation involving the site affected by chronic sinusitis at some time. the veteran underwent a course of therapeutic radiation involving the affected site within the six weeks immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. the veteran underwent a course of therapeutic radiation involving the affected site within the six weeks immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration for treatment of an illness or injury which is identifiable. [9]
13201 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the course of therapeutic radiation involving the affected site and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
13202 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the course of therapeutic radiation involving the affected site and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
or
13203 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the course of therapeutic radiation involving the affected site and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
Clinical onset and operational service [13202]
13207 — the identified illness or injury for which the course of therapeutic radiation involving the affected site was undergone is causally related to operational service. [10] [11]
Clinical onset and eligible service [13203]
13208 — the identified illness or injury for which the course of therapeutic radiation involving the affected site was undergone is causally related to eligible service. [12] [11]
A muco-ciliary transport abnormality
Sinusitis - A muco-ciliary transport abnormality Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [13237]
13436 [13] there is some evidence that a muco-ciliary transport abnormality may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
13259 [13] the veteran has suffered from a muco-ciliary transport abnormality at some time.
13260 — muco-ciliary transport abnormality means one of several hereditary disorders characterised by abnormal composition and function of the mucus and cilia of the epithelial cells, including Kartagener's syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Young's syndrome and the Immotile-Cilia syndrome. [Default true]
13261 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, and VEA service for chronic sinusitis.
13268 [14] the veteran suffered from the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, at the time of the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13262 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13264 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13265 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13263 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. 13266 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. or 13267 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13264] 13270 — the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, is causally related to operational service. [18] [19] Clinical onset and eligible service [13265] 13271 — the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, is causally related to eligible service. [20] [19] Clinical worsening and operational service [13266] 13270 — the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, is causally related to operational service. [21] [19] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13267] 13271 — the identified illness or injury, a muco-ciliary transport abnormality, is causally related to eligible service. [23] [19]
A specified dental condition
Sinusitis - A specified dental condition Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Investigative Documents
Medical Report - A Specified Dental Condition - Chronic Sinusitis [MR9302] Preliminary questions [13838]
13840 [27] the veteran is suffering from chronic sinusitis affecting the maxillary sinus. the veteran has suffered from a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus at some time. 13820 — a specified dental condition means one of the following conditions : periapical abscess, periapical granuloma, infected dental (apical or dentigerous) cyst, oro-antral fistula, non-vital tooth or periodontal disease. 13845 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, and VEA service for chronic sinusitis. [29] 13846 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. [31] 13848 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. [32] or 13849 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. [33] or 13847 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. [35] 13850 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. [36] or 13851 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. [37] Clinical onset and operational service [13848] 13973 — the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, is causally related to operational service. [38] [39] Clinical onset and eligible service [13849] 13974 — the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, is causally related to eligible service. [40] [39] Clinical worsening and operational service [13850] 13973 — the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, is causally related to operational service. [38] [39] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13851] 13974 — the identified illness or injury, a specified dental condition affecting the tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus, is causally related to eligible service. [42] [39]
Acute sinusitis
Sinusitis - Acute sinusitis Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [13235]
13241 [45] the veteran has suffered from acute sinusitis at some time.
13242 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acute sinusitis and VEA service for chronic sinusitis.
13253 [46] the veteran suffered from acute sinusitis immediately before the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13245 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acute sinusitis and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13249 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acute sinusitis and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13250 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acute sinusitis and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13246 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acute sinusitis and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. 13251 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acute sinusitis and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. or 13252 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the acute sinusitis and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13249] 13255 — the acute sinusitis is causally related to operational service. [48] [49] Clinical onset and eligible service [13250] 13256 — the acute sinusitis is causally related to eligible service. [50] [49] Clinical worsening and operational service [13251] 13255 — the acute sinusitis is causally related to operational service. [51] [49] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13252] 13256 — the acute sinusitis is causally related to eligible service. [53] [49]
Allergic rhinitis
Sinusitis - Allergic rhinitis Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [13413]
33036 [56] the veteran has suffered from allergic rhinitis at some time.
13414 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the allergic rhinitis and VEA service for chronic sinusitis.
13421 [57] the veteran was suffering from allergic rhinitis at the time of the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13415 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the allergic rhinitis and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13417 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the allergic rhinitis and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13418 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the allergic rhinitis and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13416 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the allergic rhinitis and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. 13419 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the allergic rhinitis and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. or 13420 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the allergic rhinitis and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13417] 33042 — the allergic rhinitis is causally related to operational service. [59] [60] Clinical onset and eligible service [13418] 13423 — the allergic rhinitis is causally related to eligible service. [61] [60] Clinical worsening and operational service [13419] 33042 — the allergic rhinitis is causally related to operational service. [62] [60] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13420] 13423 — the allergic rhinitis is causally related to eligible service. [64] [60]
Cigar smoking
Sinusitis - Cigar smoking Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Investigative Documents
Claimant Report - Smoking [CRD905] [67] Claimant Report - Smoking [CRV905] Preliminary questions [13398]
13174 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and operational service for chronic sinusitis.
13175 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
or
7334 [34] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service. the condition under consideration permanently worsened. 13176 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigar smoking and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13175] 4921 — the veteran has some period or periods of cigar smoking that are causally related to operational service. [70] Clinical worsening and operational service [13176] 4921 — the veteran has some period or periods of cigar smoking that are causally related to operational service. [73]
Cigarette smoking
Sinusitis - Cigarette smoking Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Investigative Documents
Claimant Report - Smoking [CRD905] [67] Claimant Report - Smoking [CRV905] Preliminary questions [13218] 13209 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigarette smoking and operational service for chronic sinusitis. 13210 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigarette smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13211 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the cigarette smoking and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13210] 3116 — the veteran has some period or periods of cigarette smoking that are causally related to operational service. [79] Clinical worsening and operational service [13211] 3116 — the veteran has some period or periods of cigarette smoking that are causally related to operational service. [81]
Compromised immunity
Sinusitis - Compromised immunity Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [13239]
13472 [84] there is some evidence that being in an immunocompromised state may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
7445 [84] the veteran has been in an immunocompromised state at some time. 10098 — the veteran's immunocompromised state was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable. [Default true] 13278 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the immuno-compromised state and VEA service for chronic sinusitis. 13279 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the immuno-compromised state and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13280 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the immuno-compromised state and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13281 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the immuno-compromised state and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 14035 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the immuno-compromised state and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. [Default true] 13243 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the immuno-compromised state and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. or 13244 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the immuno-compromised state and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13280] 7451 — the identified illness or injury which caused the immunocompromised state is causally related to operational service. [87] [88] Clinical onset and eligible service [13281] 7452 — the identified illness or injury which caused the immunocompromised state is causally related to eligible service. [89] [88] Clinical worsening and operational service [13243] 7451 — the identified illness or injury which caused the immunocompromised state is causally related to operational service. [90] [88] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13244] 7452 — the identified illness or injury which caused the immunocompromised state is causally related to eligible service. [92] [88]
Diabetes mellitus
Sinusitis - Diabetes mellitus Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Investigative Documents
Medical Report - Diabetes Mellitus - Chronic Sinusitis [MR9300] Preliminary questions [13274]
13275 [96] the veteran is suffering from chronic invasive fungal sinusitis. 489 — the veteran has diabetes mellitus. or 30273 — the veteran has established the causal connection between diabetes mellitus and VEA service for the condition under consideration. 30271 — the veteran has established the causal connection between diabetes mellitus and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. 30286 — the veteran has established the causal connection between diabetes mellitus and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. or 30287 — the veteran has established the causal connection between diabetes mellitus and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. or 30272 — the veteran has established the causal connection between diabetes mellitus and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. 30288 — the veteran has established the causal connection between diabetes mellitus and operational service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. or 30289 — the veteran has established the causal connection between diabetes mellitus and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. Clinical onset and operational service [30286] 17527 — the identified illness or injury, a type of diabetes mellitus, is causally related to operational service. [101] [102] Clinical onset and eligible service [30287] 17528 — the identified illness or injury, a type of diabetes mellitus, is causally related to eligible service. [103] [102] Clinical worsening and operational service [30288] 17527 — the identified illness or injury, a type of diabetes mellitus, is causally related to operational service. [104] [102] Clinical worsening and eligible service [30289] 17528 — the identified illness or injury, a type of diabetes mellitus, is causally related to eligible service. [106] [102]
Impaired drainage of the sinus
Sinusitis - Impaired drainage of the sinus Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [13236]
13374 [109] the veteran has suffered from impaired drainage of the sinus at some time.
13375 [110] the impaired drainage of the sinus was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable. 13376 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus and VEA service for chronic sinusitis. 13377 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13379 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13380 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13378 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. 13381 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. or 13382 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13379] 13385 — the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus is causally related to operational service. [113] [114] Clinical onset and eligible service [13380] 13386 — the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus is causally related to eligible service. [115] [114] Clinical worsening and operational service [13381] 13385 — the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus is causally related to operational service. [116] [114] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13382] 13386 — the identified illness or injury that caused the impaired drainage of the sinus is causally related to eligible service. [118] [114]
Impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service
Sinusitis - Impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [13276]
13277 [109] there is some evidence that impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
13283 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service and VEA service for chronic sinusitis.
13284 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
13286 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
or
13287 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
or
7334 [34] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service. the condition under consideration permanently worsened. 13285 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. 13288 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. or 13289 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the impaired drainage of the sinus due to an event on service and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13286] Clinical onset and eligible service [13287] Clinical worsening and operational service [13288] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13289]
Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for chronic sinusitis
Sinusitis - Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for chronic sinusitis Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Investigative Documents
Medical Report - Inability to Obtain Appropriate Clinical Management - [GQACM] Preliminary questions [13240] 11109 — the condition under consideration has been accepted on the basis of inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration.
7334 [34] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service. the condition under consideration permanently worsened. the veteran was unable to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration at some time.
7379 [131] the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration contributed to the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. 11234 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. 11235 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and operational service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. or 11236 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. Clinical worsening and operational service [11235] or 7390 — the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related to operational service. [135] [136] Clinical worsening and eligible service [11236] or 7391 — the identified illness or injury which prevented the veteran from obtaining appropriate clinical management for the condition under consideration is causally related to eligible service. [135] [136]
Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Sinusitis - Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [28118]
21948 [141] there is some evidence that infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
2464 [141] the veteran has been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
28120 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection with HIV and VEA service for the condition under consideration.
28121 [142] the veteran was infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. 28122 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection with HIV and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. 28125 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection with HIV and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. or 28126 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection with HIV and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. or 28124 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection with HIV and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. 28127 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection with HIV and operational service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. or 28128 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the infection with HIV and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. Clinical onset and operational service [28125] 2466 — the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is causally related to operational service. [144] [145] Clinical onset and eligible service [28126] 7788 — the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is causally related to eligible service. [146] [145] Clinical worsening and operational service [28127] 2466 — the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is causally related to operational service. [147] [145] Clinical worsening and eligible service [28128] 7788 — the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is causally related to eligible service. [149] [145]
Inhaling a specified substance
Sinusitis - Inhaling a specified substance Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Investigative Documents
Claimant Report - Inhaling a Specified Substance - Chronic Sinusitis [CR9229] [152] Medical Report - Inhaling a Specified Substance - Chronic Sinusitis [MR9301] Preliminary questions [13298]
13781 [154] the veteran has inhaled a substance which resulted in symptoms and signs as specified in the Statements of Principles for chronic sinusitis at some time. 13782 — the veteran has established the causal connection between inhaling a substance which resulted in symptoms and signs as specified in the Statements of Principles for chronic sinusitis and VEA service for chronic sinusitis. 13783 — the veteran has established the causal connection between inhaling a substance which resulted in symptoms and signs as specified in the Statements of Principles for chronic sinusitis and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13824 — the veteran has established the causal connection between inhaling a substance which resulted in symptoms and signs as specified in the Statements of Principles for chronic sinusitis and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. [Default true] or 13825 — the veteran has established the causal connection between inhaling a substance which resulted in symptoms and signs as specified in the Statements of Principles for chronic sinusitis and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13784 — the veteran has established the causal connection between inhaling a substance which resulted in symptoms and signs as specified in the Statements of Principles for chronic sinusitis and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. 13826 — the veteran has established the causal connection between inhaling a substance which resulted in symptoms and signs as specified in the Statements of Principles for chronic sinusitis and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. or 13827 — the veteran has established the causal connection between inhaling a substance which resulted in symptoms and signs as specified in the Statements of Principles for chronic sinusitis and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13824] Clinical onset and eligible service [13825] Clinical worsening and operational service [13826] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13827]
Pipe smoking
Sinusitis - Pipe smoking Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Investigative Documents
Claimant Report - Smoking [CRD905] [67] Claimant Report - Smoking [CRV905] Preliminary questions [13399]
13143 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and operational service for chronic sinusitis.
13144 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis.
or
7334 [34] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service. the condition under consideration permanently worsened. 13145 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pipe smoking and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13144] 4911 — the veteran has some period or periods of pipe smoking that are causally related to operational service. [168] Clinical worsening and operational service [13145] 4911 — the veteran has some period or periods of pipe smoking that are causally related to operational service. [170]
Sinus barotrauma
Sinusitis - Sinus barotrauma Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 July 2003.
Preliminary questions [13425]
13426 [173] there is some evidence that sinus barotrauma may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
13348 [173] the veteran has suffered from sinus barotrauma at some time.
13674 — the veteran has established the causal connection between sinus barotrauma and VEA service for chronic sinusitis.
13427 [174] the veteran suffered from sinus barotrauma immediately before the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13675 — the veteran has established the causal connection between sinus barotrauma and VEA service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. 13677 — the veteran has established the causal connection between sinus barotrauma and operational service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13678 — the veteran has established the causal connection between sinus barotrauma and eligible service for the clinical onset of chronic sinusitis. or 13676 — the veteran has established the causal connection between sinus barotrauma and VEA service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. 13679 — the veteran has established the causal connection between sinus barotrauma and operational service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. or 13680 — the veteran has established the causal connection between sinus barotrauma and eligible service for the clinical worsening of chronic sinusitis. Clinical onset and operational service [13677] 13353 — the sinus barotrauma is causally related to operational service. [176] [177] Clinical onset and eligible service [13678] 13354 — the sinus barotrauma is causally related to eligible service. [178] [177] Clinical worsening and operational service [13679] 13353 — the sinus barotrauma is causally related to operational service. [179] [177] Clinical worsening and eligible service [13680] 13354 — the sinus barotrauma is causally related to eligible service. [181] [177]
Links
[1] http://www.rma.gov.au/assets/SOP/2018/073.pdf
[2] http://www.rma.gov.au/assets/SOP/2018/074.pdf
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/system/files/media/SOP%20Bulletin%20204.pdf
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=comment/reply/64118%23comment-form
[5] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsb029rc-15
[6] clikpopup://CCPS/Course of therapeutic radiation involving the site affected by chronic sinusitis at some time
[7] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13204No
[8] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13205No
[9] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13206No
[10] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13207No
[11] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13207,13208No
[12] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13208No
[13] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf039rc-10
[14] clikpopup://CCPS/Muco-ciliary transport abnormality present prior to onset of chronic sinusitis
[15] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13268No
[16] clikpopup://CCPS/Reject/OnsetAfterService
[17] clikpopup://CCPS/Reject/NoPermanentWorsening
[18] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13269No
[19] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13270,13271No
[20] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13271No
[21] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13270No
[22] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to operational service to which muco-ciliary transport abnormality is related
[23] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13272No
[24] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to eligible service to which muco-ciliary transport abnormality is related
[25] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13273No
[26] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsmedical-268
[27] clikpopup://CCPS/Chronic sinusitis affecting the maxillary sinus
[28] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13840No
[29] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13819No
[30] clikpopup://CCPS/Dental condition affecting tissues adjacent to the affected maxillary sinus at onset of chronic sinusitis
[31] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13971No
[32] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/IllnessNotOper
[33] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/IllnessNotElig
[34] https://clik.dva.gov.au/node/69881
[35] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13972No
[36] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/OnsetFailOper
[37] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/OnsetFailElig
[38] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13973No
[39] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13973,13974No
[40] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13974No
[41] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to op service to which specified dental condition is related
[42] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13821No
[43] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to el service to which specified dental condition is related
[44] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13822No
[45] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf039rc-11
[46] https://clik.dva.gov.au/13235-acute-sinusitis
[47] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13253No
[48] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13254No
[49] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13255,13256No
[50] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13256No
[51] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13255No
[52] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to operational service to which acute sinusitis is related
[53] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13257No
[54] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to eligible service to which acute sinusitis is related
[55] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13258No
[56] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf039rc-8
[57] clikpopup://CCPS/Allergic rhinitis at onset of chronic sinusitis
[58] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13421No
[59] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13422No
[60] clikpopup://CCPS/reject33042,13423No
[61] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13423No
[62] clikpopup://CCPS/reject33042No
[63] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to op service to which allergic rhinitis is related
[64] clikpopup://CCPS/reject33043No
[65] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to el service to which allergic rhinitis is related
[66] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13424No
[67] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsclaimant-115
[68] clikpopup://CCPS/Cigar smoking
[69] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13177No
[70] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13179No
[71] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf039rc-1
[72] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13178No
[73] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13180No
[74] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis before op service to which cigar smoking is related
[75] clikpopup://CCPS/reject9196No
[76] clikpopup://CCPS/Cigarette smoking
[77] clikpopup://CCPS/reject5803No
[78] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13212No
[79] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13214No
[80] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13213No
[81] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13215No
[82] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis before op service to which cigarette smoking is related
[83] clikpopup://CCPS/reject9188No
[84] clikpopup://CCPS/Immunocompromised state
[85] clikpopup://CCPS/reject7445No
[86] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13247No
[87] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13248No
[88] clikpopup://CCPS/reject7451,7452No
[89] clikpopup://CCPS/reject7452No
[90] clikpopup://CCPS/reject7451No
[91] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to op service to which immuno-compromised state is related
[92] clikpopup://CCPS/reject16248No
[93] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to el service to which immuno-compromised state is related
[94] clikpopup://CCPS/reject16249No
[95] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsmedical-192
[96] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf039rc-2
[97] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13275No
[98] https://clik.dva.gov.au/reasons-decision-197
[99] clikpopup://CCPS/reject10548No
[100] clikpopup://CCPS/reject28495No
[101] clikpopup://CCPS/reject28497No
[102] clikpopup://CCPS/reject17527,17528No
[103] clikpopup://CCPS/reject17528No
[104] clikpopup://CCPS/reject17527No
[105] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to op service to which diabetes mellitus is related
[106] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26450No
[107] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to el service to which diabetes mellitus is related
[108] clikpopup://CCPS/reject26451No
[109] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf039rc-7
[110] clikpopup://CCPS/Impaired drainage of sinus due to illness
[111] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13375No
[112] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13383No
[113] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13384No
[114] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13385,13386No
[115] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13386No
[116] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13385No
[117] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to operational service to which impaired drainage is related
[118] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13387No
[119] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to eligible service to which impaired drainage is related
[120] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13388No
[121] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13290No
[122] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13294No
[123] clikpopup://CCPS/rejectwilful
[124] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13291No
[125] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13293No
[126] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13295No
[127] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13292No
[128] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13296No
[129] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13297No
[130] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsother-31
[131] clikpopup://CCPS/Chronic sinusitis/ACM %C2%96 contributed to worsening
[132] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NoContribution
[133] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NotOpService
[134] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NotOperDuties
[135] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NoIllness
[136] clikpopup://CCPS/reject7390,7391No
[137] clikpopup://CCPS/Chronic sinusitis/ACM %C2%96 onset prior to operational service
[138] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NotEligService
[139] clikpopup://CCPS/ACM/NotEligDuties
[140] clikpopup://CCPS/Chronic sinusitis/ACM %C2%96 onset prior to eligible service
[141] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsj006rc-5
[142] clikpopup://CCPS/Infected with HIV at onset of chronic sinusitis
[143] https://clik.dva.gov.au/reasons-decision-238
[144] clikpopup://CCPS/reject28123No
[145] clikpopup://CCPS/reject2466,7788No
[146] clikpopup://CCPS/reject7788No
[147] clikpopup://CCPS/reject2466No
[148] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to operational service to which HIV is related
[149] clikpopup://CCPS/reject20786No
[150] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to eligible service to which HIV is related
[151] clikpopup://CCPS/reject20787No
[152] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsclaimant-157
[153] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf039rc
[154] clikpopup://CCPS/Inhaled a substance resulting in symptoms and signs as specified in the SOP for chronic sinusitis at some time
[155] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13781No
[156] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13829No
[157] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13830No
[158] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13831No
[159] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13832No
[160] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13833No
[161] clikpopup://CCPS/Inhaled a substance resulting in symptoms and signs as specified in the SOP before worsening of chronic sinusitis on op service
[162] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13834No
[163] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13836No
[164] clikpopup://CCPS/Inhaled a substance resulting in symptoms and signs as specified in the SOP before worsening of chronic sinusitis on el service
[165] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13835No
[166] clikpopup://CCPS/Pipe smoking
[167] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13146No
[168] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13148No
[169] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13147No
[170] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13149No
[171] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis before op service to which pipe smoking is related
[172] clikpopup://CCPS/reject9204No
[173] https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccpsf038rc-5
[174] clikpopup://CCPS/Sinus barotrauma before onset of chronic sinusitis
[175] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13427No
[176] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13428No
[177] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13353,13354No
[178] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13354No
[179] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13353No
[180] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to op service to which sinus barotrauma is related
[181] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13429No
[182] clikpopup://CCPS/Onset of chronic sinusitis prior to el service to which sinus barotrauma is related
[183] clikpopup://CCPS/reject13430No