Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for rhinitis as it was granted in full. The appeal was denied for an increased rating of sinusitis and a 40 percent initial disability rating was granted for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board remands the claim for a nasal condition, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, to obtain a medical opinion regarding its etiology in relation to service, particularly exposure to toxins in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 10 percent for the left foot fracture and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU), while dismissing claims for service connection for various conditions.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for chronic maxillary sinusitis prior to September 13, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for depression and remanded the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis due to inadequate VA nexus opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities to allow VA to obtain additional evidence, including private treatment records and line of duty determinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of a 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board granted restoration of a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, effective August 1, 2023. The claim for an increased rating was denied. Service connection claims for sinusitis, chest pain, and vertigo were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and a right ankle condition. The claims for depression were dismissed as moot.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's rhinitis as the evidence did not show symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis as there is no evidence of a current disability and the medical evidence does not support a causal relationship between the claimed condition and service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for limited flexion, left elbow.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, finding a relationship between the Veteran's condition and toxic exposure during active duty.

The Board granted an effective date of July 12, 2021, for the award of service connection for sinusitis based on continuous pursuit of the claim.

The Board denied service connection for an appendix disorder, including a fecalith, diverticulosis, and diverticulitis, as the evidence did not support a nexus between the current disability and in-service events. The claim for sinusitis was remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his respiratory condition to clarify the diagnosed conditions and address a potential rating by analogy.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for sinusitis as the evidence did not show that his condition met the criteria for a compensable rating.