Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma on a direct basis.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sinusitis, both presumptively due to the Veteran's Persian Gulf War service.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals pertaining to service connection for chronic sinusitis, headaches, and a neck condition.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and allergic rhinitis, but denied service connection for sinusitis.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during its pendency.

The veteran withdrew all claims on appeal, including those for service connection and an earlier effective date for increased ratings.

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with disc protrusions, and various secondary conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a right ankle disability, an upper respiratory condition (including sinusitis and allergic rhinitis), residuals of mandible surgery, and obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a link to military service.

The Board granted service connection for mild broad-based disc bulge L4-L5 resulting in mild central canal stenosis pain of the lumbar spine and right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy, but denied service connection for restless leg syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for diverticulitis, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for seborrheic dermatitis, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during the Persian Gulf War, and remanded the claim for further development regarding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder strain as secondary to a service-connected disability and sinusitis, but denied an increased evaluation for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for sinusitis and remanded the claims for service connection for left ankle sprain and an initial compensable rating for ulcerative colitis.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, chronic sinusitis, and rhinitis. The claim for left ear hearing loss was denied due to the lack of a current disability.

The Veteran's service connection for sinusitis is granted, and an initial rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for left elbow limitation of flexion is also granted.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, granted service connection for chronic sinusitis due to toxic exposure during service in Southwest Asia, and remanded several issues including sleep apnea, the character of discharge, and other conditions.

The Board granted readjudication of previously denied claims for service connection for right and left shoulder, right and left hip, bilateral hearing loss, gastrointestinal, bilateral kidney, and urinary disorders based on new and relevant evidence. Service connection was also granted for sinusitis with an earlier effective date. The claim for a peripheral vestibular disorder (claimed as vertigo) was denied.

The Board granted the direct payment of attorney fees for service connection and increased evaluation of OSA with asthma, but denied it for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches and an initial evaluation of 20 percent, but no higher, for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), while denying service connection for dermatitis, tremors of the right hand, and other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome, and a 40 percent disabling rating for the left shoulder strain.