Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The appeal challenging the propriety of the reduction in the rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and allergic rhinitis was granted, restoring previous ratings. The appeals for a higher rating for IBS and allergic rhinitis were denied.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis maxillary chronic and remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis of sinusitis during the appeal period.

The Board granted service connection for left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, right and left knee disabilities, and an initial rating of 30 percent for chronic sinusitis and 10 percent for chronic rhinitis. The claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches associated with cervical spine strain was denied.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions with an effective date of February 1, 2023, but remanded other issues related to initial disability ratings and new claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for sinusitis and migraine headaches, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis due to lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The Board restored the 30% disability evaluation for sinusitis with headaches effective July 6, 2023, as there was no sustained material improvement in the condition. The Board also remanded the claim for service connection for migraines.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, a skin disability (tinea pedis), and rhinitis. Service connection was denied for sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, shortness of breath, and an anxiety condition.

The Board denied service connection for chronic headaches, CFS, fibromyalgia, respiratory insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmia, skin disability, and chronic sinusitis due to a lack of evidence supporting the presence of these conditions during or after service.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of October 11, 1996, for service connection for chronic sinusitis, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome with bruxism, and migraine including migraine variants.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and sinusitis, secondary to GERD, based on the evidence supporting a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service symptoms and current conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and a higher rating due to inadequate medical evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of a current disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome under the PACT Act. The Veteran was also granted a 20% disability rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome in both knees and a 70% initial disability rating for chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection of various conditions, including lumbar condition, headaches, sinusitis, TBI, gastroenteritis, heart disease, leg cramps, PFB, nausea, skin rash on arms, feet calluses, and tinea versicolor.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for granting service connection for pneumonia and upper respiratory infection and right knee status post arthroscopy ACL reconstruction surgery.

The Board granted a 20 percent disability evaluation for right foot pes planus, status-post navicular spur and plantar fasciitis, but denied an increased disability evaluation for sinusitis with headaches.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, left sciatic radicular pain, and headaches. It also granted an initial rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a rating of 30 percent for lipoma of the skin on the back of the head. The claims for increased ratings for right knee strain with shin splints and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome were denied, as was the claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a higher rating for migraines, and remanded claims for service connection for psychiatric disorders, abdominal pain, and irritable bowel syndrome.