Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The veteran withdrew his appeals for higher ratings of 30 percent for migraine headaches and chronic sinusitis, and the claims are dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis and service connection for sinusitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral maxillary sinusitis, Bell's palsy, and chronic mastoiditis as secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent disabling for insomnia disorder, denied service connection for sinusitis, and denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for migraine headaches and earlier effective dates for various service-connected conditions, as well as the claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board grants service connection for sinusitis, which is considered a full grant of the benefit sought.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the L rate based on the need for regular aid and attendance since November 1, 2017, but denied prior to that date.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, service connection for a left knee disability, and total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) for further development.

The appeal was dismissed due to the October 2024 rating decision not being a final decision on the matter of reducing the rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for restoration of a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain, and for compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis, eczema, left and right lower extremity nerve disabilities, and scars of the head, face, or neck.

The Board denied various claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis with mild right-sided nasal septum deviation, finding that the disability is caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for GERD but granted it for a respiratory disability under the PACT Act. The claim for migraine headaches was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, tinnitus, and hypertension due to a need for additional evidentiary development.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable evaluation and higher rating for service-connected sinusitis to obtain outstanding treatment records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and maxillary sinusitis, but remanded a claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted an increased rating from noncompensable to 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, effective February 23, 2024.

The Board granted an effective date of March 13, 2019, for the award of service connection for PTSD and a 70 percent initial rating from that date. Sinusitis was denied a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service connection for sinusitis was granted under the PACT Act, while his PTSD rating of 70 percent was denied. Other claims were remanded.