Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied increased ratings for bilateral knee degenerative arthritis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and sinusitis, finding no evidence of these conditions during the Veteran's active duty or in the post-service period. The claim for acne vulgaris was remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal was fully awarded in a June 2024 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, chronic headaches, and bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and migraine-headaches due to inconsistencies in the examination reports and a need for additional evidence regarding toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar and cervical spine, maxillary sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis due to a need for additional VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis under the PACT Act, as the Veteran served in a toxic risk exposure area and has a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and rhinitis on a presumptive basis pursuant to the PACT Act due to the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, but remanded the claims for a low back disability, sinusitis, and left knee disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, rhinitis, sinusitis, joint pain, and headaches to obtain additional evidence through a new VA examination.

The appeal for service connection for allergic rhinitis was dismissed because the VA granted it in full.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for valvular heart disease with orthostatic hypotension and allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) because the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for chronic sinusitis and denied service connection for eczema.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral ear condition, tinnitus, and allergic rhinitis to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's rhinitis is related to his period of active service.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis under the PACT Act and remanded other claims for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis, but granted service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability.,The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and sinusitis. The claims for hypertension, gout (left foot/toe, right foot/toe, left ankle, right ankle), and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to burn pits in Kuwait.

The Board granted service connection for trochanteric pain syndrome of bilateral hips, bilateral ankle sprain, and patellofemoral pain syndrome of bilateral knees. The remaining claims were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities to allow for further development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and scheduling VA examinations.