Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for erectile dysfunction, headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and allergic rhinitis. The appeal of the severance of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was also dismissed as untimely.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and a rating of 50 percent, but no higher, for migraine headaches prior to April 13, 2021, while denying increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and allergic rhinitis, both considered medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses related to Persian Gulf War exposures. The claim for sinusitis was remanded.

The appeal was dismissed for the issue of service connection for allergic rhinitis, but the claim for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to allergic rhinitis was granted.

The Board remands the claims for higher staged initial ratings for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and headaches as additional evidence is needed.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches and denied the claims for an earlier effective date, increased ratings, and other service connection issues.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis and recurrent sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his exposure to emissions and fuels during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for maxillary sinusitis, and service connection for chronic bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a duty to assist error in not obtaining adequate VA examinations.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for sinusitis as moot, denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, while remanding the claims for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and sleep apnea.

The Board remands multiple issues related to service connection and rating of various conditions, including migraine headaches, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and others.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, finding the evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether the criteria were met.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a thoracic spine disability, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability. The claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and for service connection for sinusitis were denied.

The appeals for increased ratings and other claims were dismissed as moot or not meeting the criteria.

The Board granted an effective date of May 25, 2021, for the grant of service connection for chronic sinusitis and denied earlier effective dates for a 30 percent evaluation for tinea versicolor and service connection for fatigue and sleep impairment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for sinusitis and left hip strain before the Board made a decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, and the Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for urethritis, residuals of right lateral thigh contusion, and sinusitis.