Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected rhinitis and sinusitis as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, while all other claims for service connection were denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of a 10 percent evaluation for service-connected seasonal allergic rhinitis, finding no clear and unmistakable error in prior decisions and no evidence of worsening within one year before the May 26, 2023 claim.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and a left hip and thigh strain disability, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and headaches, and denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on either side.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the assignment of 20 percent ratings and higher disability ratings for various conditions, including left hip strain with flexion, abduction/adduction, and rotation; left ankle sprain; and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis for two periods, finding that her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis as there was no evidence of a current disability during or proximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) and an increased rating of 20 percent for left foot sprain, while remanding the claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and rating issues, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, lumbosacral strain, and non-compensable ratings for restless leg syndrome and allergic rhinitis.

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

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance is granted due to his service-connected disabilities, including bowel incontinence.

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for sinus barotrauma with pansinusitis, left-sided, effective February 1, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain with intravertebral disc syndrome, left and right knee disabilities as secondary to a back disability, migraines as secondary to allergic rhinitis, and asthma. The initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 27, 2022, for the award of service connection for tinnitus and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The claims for sinusitis and rhinitis were remanded.

The Board remands all service connection claims for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, skin condition, and ED.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the Veteran has current diagnoses of both conditions with symptoms present since military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for sinusitis as there was no evidence of one or two incapacitating episodes per year requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, or three to six non-incapacitating episodes per year characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting.