Sinusitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed within one year of the rating decision, and no good cause for extension was provided.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for various ratings and service connection decisions were denied as they are impermissible freestanding claims.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, diabetes as secondary to degenerative disc disease, hypertension as secondary to degenerative disc disease, and sleep apnea as secondary to degenerative disc disease. The left ankle disability is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Lyme disease, left upper and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, a left shoulder disability, and sinusitis have all been granted.,All conditions were found to be related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has restored the Veteran's sinusitis rating from 10 percent to 30 percent effective November 1, 2024, finding that there was no sustained improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Veteran's earlier effective dates for service connection of chronic sinusitis, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction have been granted.,Prostate cancer was initially awarded an effective date of August 10, 2022. The Veteran now has an earlier effective date of July 13, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for dermatophytosis, obstructive sleep apnea, right lateral collateral ligament sprain, fatigue (undiagnosed illness), rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis have been denied.,For dermatophytosis, the earliest date of record is June 1, 2023.,For obstructive sleep apnea, the earliest date of record is April 27, 2017.,For right lateral collateral ligament sprain, the earliest date of record is June 5, 2023.,For fatigue (undiagnosed illness), the earliest date of record is April 13, 2017.,For rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, the earliest date of record is August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis were not found to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation from September 7, 2022 and August 10, 2022 respectively.,Service connection was granted for GERD but denied for hypokalemia and OSA.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and chronic bronchitis were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA disability evaluation criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome, right knee disorder, and cervical spine disorder. The claim for bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disorder is also granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis due to a lack of current diagnoses during or proximate to the appeal period.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and sinusitis claims are granted, while his left knee disability and hypertension remain at their current ratings. The Board also remanded the sleep apnea claim.

The Board denied service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD and other service-connected conditions, finding no nexus between the appellant's OSA and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for chronic sinusitis was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a greater than 30 percent rating under DC 6513.

The Veteran's service connection claim for allergic rhinitis is granted due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. Service connection for sinusitis is denied as there is no current disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include anxiety and PTSD, as well as sinusitis. The AOJ is required to obtain VA opinions on the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher.,Her ovarian cysts are denied a compensable rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sinusitis, finding that her symptoms began during and since her active duty service. The condition is presumed to be related to her military service due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, right and left leg disabilities, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to potential pre-decisional error in scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's application for enrollment in the PCAFC was denied because he passed away before eligibility could be determined and finalized, making it impossible to enroll him in the program.