Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues, including service connection and rating appeals.

The Board granted service connection for headaches and sinusitis based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for autoimmune associated interstitial lung disease (lung disease) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for rhinitis and service connection for sinusitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, TMJ, cervical strain, and others, to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the April 2024 rating decision on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, to include as secondary to chronic lower back pain. The claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastrointestinal problems were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis on a presumptive basis pursuant to the PACT Act, and for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to military sexual trauma (MST), with an effective date of October 14, 2016.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, rhinitis, chronic diarrhea, numbness of the left leg and arm, cervical spine disorder, GERD, ureterolithiasis, chest pains and heart palpitations, and lower back pain, as the VA examinations are inadequate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically the failure to provide the Veteran with an adequate VA examination.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer, chronic sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date than November 26, 2021, for the award of service connection for chronic sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for chronic rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for throat condition.

The Board denied service connection for pleurisy, sarcoidosis, and an increased rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, a back disability (chronic lower back pain), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a right knee disability (chronic right knee issues) as the evidence did not support a finding of a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back condition, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, residuals of prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and sinusitis, but granted service connection for signs and symptoms involving the lower respiratory system due to undiagnosed illness. Sleep apnea was remanded for further consideration.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, COPD, OSA, sinusitis, and asthma due to a need for additional evidence regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) under the PACT Act.

The appeal regarding the eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees is remanded for corrective notice due to errors in the May 2024 fee decision.