Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board denied increased ratings for various conditions but granted restoration of a 10 percent rating for right hip iliotibial band syndrome, limitation of extension.

The appeals for increased ratings of service-connected conditions were dismissed as they remained pending in the legacy (non-modernized) appeal system.

The Board granted an effective date of August 10, 2022, for the grant of service connection for non-allergic rhinitis based on the PACT Act.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial disability ratings due to a duty to assist error, as well as entitlement to TDIU.

The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD and denied ratings in excess of 50 percent for OSA, IBS, and headaches. The Board also granted service connection for right elbow, left wrist, neck, and left leg shin splints conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection and increased rating claims due to a late filing of the appeal request.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for chronic rhinitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss, and remanded his claims for service connection for headaches, left knee condition, and low back condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for non-allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for non allergic rhinitis as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected rhinitis and awarded a higher initial disability rating of 10 percent for chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis, and increased the disability ratings for limitation of flexion of both knees, left thigh, and left shoulder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis due to duty to assist errors, including a need for medical examinations and verification of in-service toxic exposures.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and a migraine headache disorder based on direct service incurrence.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, left hand acne, rhinitis, headaches, tinnitus, a low back disability, a right shoulder disability, and a left finger disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of all claims on December 16, 2024.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, while the appeals for other conditions were remanded for further review.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for TMD and denied a compensable rating for tension headaches, while granting service connection for respiratory disorder, tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss (denied), among other conditions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's failure to respond within 60 days of being informed that he selected too many Board review options.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis to correct a duty to assist error.