Sinusitis decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 5, 2024, for service connection and evaluations of various conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for sleep apnea was denied, and his claim for TDIU was granted. The Board found that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and deviated nasal septum, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CLL, basal and squamous cell skin carcinoma, and sinusitis with headaches have been granted. The rating for sinusitis with headaches has also been increased to 30 percent effective September 6, 2017.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for sinusitis, finding that the claim was filed on May 16, 2024, and thus no earlier effective date is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for asthma has been granted based on a finding that the Veteran had symptoms consistent with asthma during service and post-service, meeting presumptive criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, erectile dysfunction, and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the onset of symptoms and potential service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted. The claims for higher ratings for migraine headaches, mitral valve prolapse, and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, low back disability, and sciatic radicular pain of both lower extremities are also remanded.

The appeal for service connection of multiple conditions, including PTSD with sleep disturbance and several physical injuries, was dismissed because the issues were already on appeal to the Board.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and right ankle disabilities are remanded for further evaluation. The Veteran also has claims for increased ratings for tension headaches and sinusitis, which are also remanded.

The Veteran's sinusitis is found to have started during his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's lung disability and sinusitis claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis.,The deferred right foot disability claim is dismissed due to a premature Notice of Disagreement.,Heart and diabetes mellitus claims are remanded for additional etiology opinions regarding herbicide exposure.,Allergic rhinitis and bilateral shoulder disabilities claims are remanded for new etiology opinions considering toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).

The Veteran's GERD, plantar fasciitis, and sinusitis have been granted service connection with a 10 percent rating for GERD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, PTSD, CFS, chronic sinusitis, an intestine disorder, and migraine headaches as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, but has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and COPD due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of left knee disability, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea due to untimely filings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination. The character of discharge determination is also required.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, GERD, shoulder, hand, and knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to September 26, 2025.

Service connection for sinusitis is granted under the PACT Act, and an initial 10 percent rating is assigned for right-side costochondritis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 31, 2024.