Sinusitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The lumbar spine disability was rated at 40 percent, the rhinitis with deviated septum was rated noncompensable, sinusitis was rated noncompensable, migraines were rated noncompensable, and ingrown toenail was not service-connected.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for migraines with variants and sinusitis maxillary due to insufficient evidence, requiring further examination.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted a 10% rating, effective May 1, 2018. The Board denied the claim for TDIU due to lack of substantial gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions. The Veteran is required to undergo further examinations and provide updated medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his right distal radius fracture with enthesophyte (limitation of flexion) and limitation of pronation.,Service connection for sinusitis and a nasal disability diagnosed as chronic rhinitis are also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions pre-existed his active service and did not worsen during service. The Board also denied service connection for an intestine disorder, concluding that there was no evidence of its development in service or due to exposure to toxins.,The VA examiner concluded that any intestine disorder was less likely than not caused by the Veteran's active service or exposure to toxins.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is in dispute due to a lack of private medical records, and thus the case must be remanded to obtain these records and provide an adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis, sinusitis, and migraine headaches as there was no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and sleep disturbance have been dismissed due to untimely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) filings.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines has been granted, as it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of her acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, chronic migraines, skin condition, and respiratory condition.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings for tinnitus and hypertension are dismissed.,For the period from June 24, 2023, to December 29, 2023, the Veteran's multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities did not clearly interfere with normal employability.

The Veteran's service connection claim for alcohol use disorder is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, dermatosis of the face, neck, and arms, and chronic sinusitis are denied. Service connection for PTSD is granted at a maximum rating. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and hypertension is denied. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis rating was reduced from 50% to 0%, but the Board found this reduction improper and restored the original 50% rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis and a compensable rating for chronic rhinitis are denied. The claim for a disability rating of 20 percent for service-connected dry eye syndrome is granted, but the Board has remanded his claim seeking service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC program was remanded due to errors in notification and lack of a clinical determination as to whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate. The AOJ must obtain medical opinions, provide proper notice, and address these issues before making a final decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development and the need for additional medical opinions. The issues include service connection for numbness of the mouth and jaw, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and a gastroesophageal disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety disorder is now rated at 70 percent, effective December 11, 2024.,An initial compensable rating for sinusitis was denied.

The Veteran's appeal of the deferral of a decision for entitlement to service connection for a foot fungal condition is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for left hand, right hand, migraines, and chronic sinusitis disabilities are granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left shoulder disability is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinusitis is related to service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.