Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis as well as the claims for a TDIU and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to an inadequate VA opinion.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to May 1, 2024, and a rating higher than 10 percent as of that date.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and chronic bronchitis pursuant to the PACT Act, denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, and remanded several other claims including those related to gastrointestinal issues, pancreatitis, and hip strains.

The Board remands the service connection claim for chronic sinusitis due to burn pit exposure while deployed in Iraq, as a new examination is needed to address the inadequacies of the previous VA examination.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for unspecified anxiety disorder, but denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for the lumbar disorder and other conditions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing in December 2023.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions. The Board also granted ratings of 20 percent for a left knee strain and status post left fibula and left ankle fractures, status post surgery, with residuals.

The Board restored a 100 percent rating for bronchial asthma with allergic rhinitis effective September 1, 2023, and dismissed the appeal of the proposed reduction from 100 percent to zero percent.

The appeal for an effective date prior to September 28, 2021, for the award of service connection for chronic sinusitis was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis, OSA, back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted direct service connection for sinusitis based on the evidence showing a current disability, in-service symptoms, and a nexus between the two.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis but denied service connection for chronic mastoiditis.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and service connection for allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board denied service connection for a left elbow disability and remanded several other claims, including those for allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, heart disease, low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and an initial rating of 50 percent for sinusitis with headaches.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis under the presumptive provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.320(a) but remanded other claims related to sinusitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for chronic cough and bronchitis, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left wrist degenerative arthritis, migraines, bilateral hearing loss, eye disability, and sciatica of the right lower extremity. However, it granted a 40 percent rating for back disability, service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to the back disability, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.