Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, higher ratings for PTSD, and service connection for various conditions, while remanding several service connection claims.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma as there was no current diagnosis. The hemorrhoids claim was remanded for further development.

The appeal of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed, and the claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis are denied.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to obtain private examiner records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a muscle disability, left groin disability, right ankle disability, and respiratory disability to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sinusitis to schedule a VA examination as there is an indication that the Veteran had symptoms of a disability associated with an in-service event, and a medical opinion is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed condition.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for sinusitis and service connection for OSA, claimed as secondary to a low back disability, due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected migraines and an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic sinusitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma, allergic rhinitis, headaches, and gastric ulcers due to insufficient evidence to determine their etiology.

The Board remands the claims for further development and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis to obtain an addendum opinion regarding their etiology, including whether they are related to a halon gas fire extinguishing system incident in early 2006.

The appeal of the proposed severance of service connection for insomnia is dismissed.,Service connection for sinus tachycardia, claimed as chest pain, was granted due to its secondary nature to PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia.,Service connection for a dental disability, for compensation purposes, was denied.,Service connection for a hernia disability, to include an inguinal and/or umbilical hernia, was denied.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability was denied.,An initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis was denied.,A disability rating in excess of 30 percent for right knee disability was denied.,A disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder with insomnia was denied.,Service connection for a headache disability, as secondary to allergic rhinitis, is remanded.,Service connection for vertigo, claimed as dizziness, is remanded.,Service connection for hypothyroidism, claimed as thyroid condition, is remanded.,Service connection for a gastroesophageal disability, claimed as hiatal hernia, is remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for chronic sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to June 1, 2022, for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied an initial increased compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for sinusitis and GERD, but denied higher ratings for asthma, allergic rhinitis, left inguinal hernia, scar, fatigue, right shoulder, right wrist, bilateral leg, left shoulder, and left wrist disabilities.

The Board granted restoration of the 30% rating for sinusitis effective August 10, 2020, and denied an increased rating in excess of 30%.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence demonstrated its onset during active service and has been chronic since then. Other claims were remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for a deviated septum, sinusitis, and rhinitis.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sinusitis due to a need for additional development, including a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board granted higher initial ratings of 70 percent for PTSD and 30 percent for chronic maxillary sinusitis, effective February 14, 2022.