Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for sinusitis was denied because he did not attend a scheduled VA examination and provided no good cause for missing it.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War service and sleep disturbances. However, it remanded decisions on joint pains, sleep apnea, fatigue, diabetes mellitus, tinea pedis, and TDIU.

The veteran's appeal for service connection and disability ratings was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the case to schedule a new VA examination to determine the appropriate rating for the Veteran's service-connected asthma, including asthmatic bronchitis and ACOS.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's sleep apnea, finding it related to her service-connected deviated septum with rhinitis.

The veteran's claim for left ear hearing loss was denied, but the claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was granted as it is related to the veteran's service-connected rhinitis.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) was granted. The claims for respiratory disorder and an earlier effective date for allergic rhinitis were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act. Other claims were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating for various conditions were denied. The claim for left knee degenerative arthritis was remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and GERD were denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. All other conditions are denied or remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's request for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance for TBI residuals. The evidence did not show a need for a higher level of care by a licensed professional.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis was denied. Service connection for IBS was granted, but claims for BHL and sinusitis were denied. Claims for right and left leg RLS were remanded.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for non-allergic rhinitis was denied. The issues of service connection for hand and wrist conditions, as well as hypertension, were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and various finger disabilities were denied. Claims related to foot disabilities were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis was granted. The decision was based on an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence, with the benefit of the doubt given to the veteran.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than February 10, 2010, for service connection of allergic rhinitis with deviated septa. The earliest assignable date by law is February 10, 2010.

The veteran's claim for service connection of sinusitis due to burn pit exposure during his service in Kosovo is granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and tinnitus were granted. The sinusitis claim was granted under the PACT Act due to presumptive exposure to burn pits.

The appeal for an increased rating for chronic sinusitis was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.