Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and chronic fatigue syndrome, but denied an increased rating for bronchitis and allergic rhinitis. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for the claimed conditions.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for chronic sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point in time.

The Board granted service connection for left foot hallux valgus and left foot bunionectomy scar with an effective date of August 25, 2022. An initial rating of 10 percent was assigned for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The veteran withdrew all pending appeals, and the Board dismissed the appeals.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis, but denied service connection for a back disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral pes planus, and gastrointestinal (GI) disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial evaluation for allergic rhinitis, an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and service connection for sinusitis.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for rhinitis and an earlier effective date for the assignment of service connection for rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed as PTSD and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, and insomnia (secondary to tinnitus), but dismissed the claim for chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for right knee strain and a 30 percent rating for chronic sinusitis, while denying increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 0 percent for sinusitis, and dismissed the appeal seeking an increased rating for migraine headaches.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, including verifying in-service stressors and scheduling examinations.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and tinea pedis due to a lack of new and relevant evidence. The claim for fibromyalgia was remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as no evidence supported higher ratings or a grant of service connection.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and disability manifested by shortness of breath, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and Vitamin D deficiency. The Board also granted an initial 20 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine strain.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating for chronic maxillary sinusitis with chronic sphenoidal sinusitis, deviated nasal septum and sinus headaches to obtain additional evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's sinusitis without the ameliorative effects of medication.

The appeal for service connection and increased rating for sinusitis and sinus headaches was dismissed due to a prohibited concurrent election under the modernized review system. The claims for peripheral neuropathy, low back disability, and psychiatric disability were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for right and left lower extremity sciatica as secondary to lumbosacral strain, and for lumbosacral strain. Service connection was denied for sinusitis. The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied.