Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 6, 2011, for the grant of an increased rating of 10 percent for chronic ethmoid sinusitis and dismissed entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic ethmoid sinusitis. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a neck disability was remanded.

The Veteran withdrew the claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, and the appeal was dismissed.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected rhinitis as there was no evidence of more than 50 percent obstruction of either nasal passage or polyps.

The Board remands the claim for a sinus condition, to include allergic rhinitis, due to a need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current condition is related to service.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to an in-service event.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, granted service connection for tinnitus, and denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic sinusitis, a respiratory disorder, claimed as respiratory insufficiency and dyspnea, and restless leg syndrome.

The Board granted an effective date of August 10, 2022, for the grant of service connection for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis based on the passage of the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or establish service connection.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for rhinitis, a left foot disorder, and a right foot disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma due to inadequate medical opinions and potential relevant records from Social Security Administration.

The Board denied service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The appeal for service connection for COPD, asthma, chronic sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed due to a procedural error in the filing of concurrent review requests.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for chronic sinusitis, and the Board has dismissed the claim.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings for a headache disability, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness, and denied increased ratings for the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorder, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with functional abdominal pain syndrome, essential tremor, and right great toe ingrown toenail. The Board also remanded claims for service connection for cervical headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and denied an earlier effective date prior to November 16, 2020 for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while remanding a claim for a compensable rating for IBS.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis was granted a 30 percent rating from June 16, 2014 to April 8, 2021.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 27, 2019, for the grant of service connection for Raynaud's disease and denied an earlier effective date prior to January 27, 2020, for the grant of service connection for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), to include bruxism. The Board also remanded the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied higher ratings for PTSD and alcohol use disorder, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. However, service connection was granted for allergic rhinitis under the PACT Act.