Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for migraine headaches was denied. The veteran was granted a higher rating for migraine headaches but denied higher ratings for rhinitis and other conditions. Some issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability and foot disabilities were denied. The claim for chronic sinusitis was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for thrombocytopenia purpura and higher ratings for several other conditions due to lack of evidence or failure to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding rating reductions for major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder and allergic rhinitis because the ratings were never actually reduced.

The veteran's request for an increased rating for chronic bronchitis was denied. The issues of service connection for high blood pressure, sinusitis, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded for further evaluation.

The appeal for service connection of sinusitis due to Agent Orange exposure is remanded because the VA did not obtain a medical nexus opinion.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis was granted under the PACT Act due to exposure to burn pits during service in Iraq.

Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and chronic rhinitis is granted. The back and left knee disability claims are remanded.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis because the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran can file a Supplemental Claim if they have new evidence.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including lung disability, bronchitis, and psychiatric disorders. Some issues were dismissed, and others were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and sinusitis were denied. The claim for allergic rhinitis was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD and asthma, and service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and sleep apnea were dismissed. Service connection for low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities was granted. The claim for hypertension was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a respiratory disorder, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. The Veteran's exposure to CS gas during basic training is considered.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to June 10, 2021, for service connection of allergic rhinitis. The veteran did not timely appeal a previous denial in December 2005.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for several conditions were denied, but a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy was granted.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to pre-decisional errors by the VA. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated with proper examinations and consideration of his service in the Southwest Asia theater.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU and is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an increased rating for sinusitis and revised the effective date for sleep apnea service connection.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for various conditions due to inadequate examinations and missing records.

The appeal for service connection of a back disability was denied. Service connection for rhinitis and chronic sinusitis was granted under the PACT Act, but these issues were remanded along with GERD. The claims for hemorrhoids and knee disabilities were denied.