Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for sinusitis and migraines as there is no case or controversy to decide, since both conditions were granted prior to the issuance of a Board decision.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for hypertension and migraine headaches due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and an increased rating due to the lack of new and relevant evidence, except for sinusitis which was not readjudicated.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, finding no current diagnosis and no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Veteran's symptoms are attributed to allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for lupus and denied increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and a scar on the right upper extremity. However, it granted an increased 10 percent disability rating for Gilles De La Tourette's syndrome with intermittent twitching, right side of body.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cellulitis and remanded claims for allergic rhinitis, eczema, bilateral keratoconus, sinusitis, and knee conditions due to incomplete records and need for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating and service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, GERD, and sinusitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and dismissed the appeal for back condition.

The Board denied service connection for urinary frequency and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the claim for service connection for gastrointestinal problems (GERD).

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and a compensable evaluation for chronic sinusitis due to the lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Board granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis and remanded the other claims for further development.

The Board granted an effective date before April 18, 2023, for a 100 percent disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder and an increased rating for the Veteran's right knee disability. The sinusitis claim was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for chronic sinusitis, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to burn pits and other toxins under the PACT Act.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 21, 2022 for the grant of service connection for both irritable bowel syndrome and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis but granted service connection for sinusitis under the PACT Act.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD with sleep impairment and TBI residuals, but denied non-compensable ratings for migraine headaches and allergic rhinitis.

The Board remanded several claims for further development, including service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and headaches secondary to allergic rhinitis, as well as increased ratings for low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, allergic rhinitis, penile scars, and tinea cruris in the groin.