Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis as the Veteran does not have nasal polyps, which are required for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, migraine headaches, rhinitis, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the remaining claims for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his malignant melanoma, sinusitis, cluster headaches, and cervical degenerative arthritis with radiculopathy do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder rotator cuff strain, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for rhinitis, and an initial compensable rating for bronchitis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 100 percent for PTSD has been granted, while the claims for service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and sleep apnea have been remanded.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, effective June 7, 2021, based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during the Gulf War.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, gout (foot), and a compensable rating for rhinitis due to the lack of evidence supporting an etiological link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for rhinitis and denied service connection for sinusitis.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis as the Veteran did not have objective evidence of these conditions during or after her time in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side without polyps.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board granted initial ratings of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain and 20 percent for right and left knee strains, while denying increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including headaches, and service connection for a right shoulder disorder due to additional evidence not being considered in previous decisions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 0 percent for allergic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages or polyps.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to outstanding records, TERA compliance, and inadequate VA examinations.

The Board reinstated the 100% rating for service-connected colon cancer and granted special monthly compensation at the rate authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s), effective February 1, 2024.

The Board granted a disability rating of 50 percent for chronic sinusitis but denied ratings in excess of 30 percent for nasal polyps and in excess of 10 percent for complete loss of smell prior to April 23, 2023. The claim for a higher rating for the loss of smell from April 23, 2023 and continuing was also denied.