Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, thus dismissing the entire appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic headaches for further development, including obtaining a new medical opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, allergic rhinitis, and obstructive sleep apnea due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and denied a compensable disability rating for non-allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, migraines, right knee, left knee, low back, and right shoulder disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability and that the symptoms were attributed to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The appeal concerning the propriety of the rating reductions for the Veteran's right distal fibula disability and tinea pedis was dismissed, while SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was granted prior to February 20, 2024.

The veteran was granted a 100 percent rating effective September 13, 2022, for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded the claim for further development regarding entitlement to service connection for melanoma.

The appeal to readjudicate a claim of service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted, and the case is remanded for further consideration.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the increased 50 percent evaluation for service-connected status post septoplasty and rhinoplasty with sinusitis was denied as it was not factually ascertainable that a 50 percent rating was warranted prior to November 17, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for left ankle strain and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), denied service connection for Helicobacter pylori, and granted a 50 percent initial rating for migraine headaches.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, left ankle disability, left knee disability, right leg shin splints, and left leg shin splints due to a duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, allergic rhinitis, and obstructive sleep apnea due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis under the PACT Act, as these conditions are presumed to have been caused by fine particulate matter exposure during service in Kuwait.

The Board remands the matter for an additional VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis and remanded the claims for back, neck, and radiculopathy conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for non-allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not show a greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction.

The Board remands the claims for a low back disorder, sinusitis, and left ear hearing loss as there has not been substantial compliance with the mandates of the previous remand order.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board granted service connection for a functional gastrointestinal disorder and hemorrhoids, but denied service connection for rhinitis.