Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Veteran withdrew the appeal of the denial of an increased rating for allergic rhinitis, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's headache, cervical spine, low back, and left shoulder conditions, but granted an effective date of January 20, 2022, for a noncompensable rating for a left shoulder surgical scar.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, as the Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to fine particulate matter during his qualifying service in Iraq and Kuwait.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for COPD and chronic sinusitis to obtain new etiology opinions, as the previous negative etiology opinions were found inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by shortness of breath and denied a compensable rating for chronic sinusitis, while remanding the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining outstanding VA medical records and an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's functional loss without the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, but remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for various other conditions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sinusitis to verify in-service exposure to toxins and obtain a new medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hip and shoulder disabilities, as well as a compensable evaluation for sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of polyps, which is required for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of the conditions.

The Board denied a compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis and restored the 30% disability rating for GERD, while remanding service connection for an esophagus disorder.

The Board granted service connection for a sinus condition, diagnosed as rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including hypertension, cervical spine condition, shoulder conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal issues, psychiatric disorder, and coccidioidomycosis.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 10 percent for rhinitis, but remanded the claims for a compensable initial rating for migraine headaches and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and erectile dysfunction, as well as increased ratings for tinnitus, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine, radiculopathy in both lower extremities, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claims were also remanded for further development.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied a higher initial disability rating for allergic rhinitis with deviated nasal septum.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for migraines and GERD, but denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection claims related to allergic rhinitis, migraines, right knee condition, and back condition.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including ankle, foot, back, and various musculoskeletal issues due to the lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.