Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for GERD was granted, but no earlier effective dates were granted for the other service connection claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, finding that the earliest possible effective date was provided.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for migraines and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis (claimed as a sinus condition).

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for headaches, sinusitis, and a back condition but remanded all other claims for further development.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for shortness of breath and chronic sinusitis, but denied non-compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for somatic symptom disorder, denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome, granted separate 10 percent ratings for instability in both knees, denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis with residuals of septoplasty, denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted service connection for bilateral restless leg syndrome, left Achilles tendonitis with plantar fasciitis, and eczema.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic sinusitis and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased ratings, granted restoration of a 20 percent rating for left knee osteoarthritis with limitation of extension, and remanded claims for service connection for varicose veins and an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and colon polyps as they were granted in full. The claim for anal fissures was denied, while the claim for a right hip disability was remanded.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for chronic sinusitis prior to December 9, 2021, and also denied an effective date earlier than August 5, 2021, for service connection for chronic sinusitis.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for allergic rhinitis for further development, specifically to obtain a new addendum opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding no evidence of a chronic respiratory problem in service or throughout the first 20 years after discharge from service.

The Board remands the claim for a respiratory disorder to ensure that the Veteran is provided with an examination by a pulmonary specialist.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder from June 18, 2018 to January 18, 2021 and denied a higher rating. Other conditions were either not service-connected or the claims were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis, bronchial asthma, allergies, and a right hip disability due to inadequate medical examinations and the need for additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis and left retention cyst.

The Board dismissed the appeals for entitlement to service connection for bilateral foot disabilities and a respiratory disability due to lack of allegations of errors of fact or law, and explicit withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for diabetic nephropathy, allergic rhinitis, and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, while remanding the claim for glaucoma.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of the condition. The claims for migraine headaches and rhinitis were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.