Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis based on the presumption of in-service exposure to toxic substances under the PACT Act.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis due to a predecisional duty to assist error by failing to obtain adequate medical opinion(s) concerning the Veteran's claimed condition.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for stomach disability, bilateral ankle disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and sleep apnea. The effective date for the grant of service connection for herpes zoster was not earlier than March 22, 2020. An initial compensable rating for herpes zoster was also denied. However, an initial 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, a 30 percent rating for chronic sinusitis, and a 70 percent rating for unspecified anxiety disorder were granted.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and PTSD, based on the Veteran's eligibility under the PACT Act.

The appeals for initial ratings in excess of 30 percent for asthma and 10 percent for allergic rhinitis were dismissed due to the severance of service connection.

The Board remands the claims for a lumbar spine and allergic rhinitis evaluation to ensure that there is a complete record upon which to decide the claim.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a sinus condition, to include chronic sinusitis and benign or malignant neoplasm of sinus, nose, throat, larynx, or pharynx, as due to herbicide exposure and/or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, for additional development.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for a recurrent respiratory disability and service connection for loss of smell due to further development needed.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and a back disability, resolving reasonable doubts in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, plantar fasciitis, sleep apnea, vision disorder, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to untimely filings or lack of a valid appeal.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for sinusitis but remanded the issues related to lumbosacral strain and leg radiculopathy.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection claims, as the evidence did not show a factually ascertainable increase in disability or entitlement to benefits prior to August 26, 2022.

The veteran withdrew her appeal for all issues, including service connection and increased ratings.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or a link to active duty, particularly given the Veteran's discharge under dishonorable conditions following conviction at a general court-martial.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected cervicogenic headaches and rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 13, 2024, for the assignment of a 30 percent disability rating for right shoulder condition.

The Board granted service connection for neck burn scars, left and right arm conditions manifested by pain and sensory impairment, and a sinusitis disability rating of 10 percent. The issues related to increased ratings and other service connections were remanded.

The appeal concerning the disability evaluation for the Veteran's service connected sinusitis was dismissed due to a written request by the Veteran to withdraw the appeal.