Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for sinusitis was denied, but the claim for a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of sinusitis and rhinitis to ensure a complete record is available.

The Board remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for chronic sinusitis. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his service in Southwest Asia is a key factor.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis due to inadequate medical opinions and the need to verify service in Southwest Asia.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for sinusitis with headaches was denied. The claim for a compensable disability rating for chronic cough (COPD) was remanded due to missing records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis was denied. The veteran was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for hypertension. Other claims were either denied or remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left shoulder and right elbow conditions, as well as initial compensable ratings for migraine headaches, non-allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claim for cervical strain was remanded.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a March 2023 rating decision granting entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of sinusitis and a thoracolumbar spine disorder due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for sinusitis because the evidence showed only nasal congestion without incapacitating episodes.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis and ulcerative colitis was denied. A separate 10 percent rating for impairment of sphincter control due to hemorrhoids was granted.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to sinusitis. The evidence was found to be in approximate balance regarding the causal relationship between sinusitis and OSA, leading to a decision in favor of the Veteran.

The veteran's sinusitis rating was increased to 10% effective August 5, 2021. The decision is based on the veteran having 3 to 6 non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis per year.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mixed. Some conditions, such as left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and left shoulder strain, were granted service connection. Others, like allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, were denied.

The veteran is not entitled to an earlier effective date for sinusitis but is entitled to an earlier effective date of March 15, 2022 for OSA.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the veteran's disabilities did not originate in or are related to his military service.

The Board remanded all issues for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, headaches, bilateral trench foot, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence showed these conditions were not incurred in service.

The veteran's GERD rating was increased to 30% but no higher. The issue of a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral cataracts and residuals of a left little finger fracture were dismissed because they had already been granted. The claims for service connection for a left leg disorder, low back disorder, right shoulder disorder, and sinusitis were denied due to lack of evidence showing current disability.