Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and erectile dysfunction, as well as increased ratings for tinnitus, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine, radiculopathy in both lower extremities, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claims were also remanded for further development.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied a higher initial disability rating for allergic rhinitis with deviated nasal septum.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for migraines and GERD, but denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection claims related to allergic rhinitis, migraines, right knee condition, and back condition.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including ankle, foot, back, and various musculoskeletal issues due to the lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bruxism/teeth grinding, allergic rhinitis, bloody stools, dyspnea/trouble breathing, and various musculoskeletal and ear pain issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral hearing loss disability, as the evidence did not support a higher rating. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis was remanded due to outstanding medical records and an incomplete examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for headache disability, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and diabetes mellitus type II to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for a right knee condition, hypertension (HTN), sinusitis, and sleep apnea due to untimely notice of disagreement.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis and tension headaches from October 25, 2023, to October 9, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for a thyroid condition and sinusitis, but remanded claims for a back condition, sleep disorder, bilateral foot pain, and plantar fasciitis.

The Board denied initial compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and erectile dysfunction, remanded service connection for a recurrent esophageal disability, and remanded an initial compensable rating for gastritis and left ear tympanic membrane perforation residuals with otitis media.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for rhinitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine disability, allergic rhinitis, and eczema.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder with insomnia and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for segmental dysfunction of thoracic region and lumbar region with lumbar spondylosis.

The Board granted service connection for a left elbow disability and a right shoulder disability, but denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and an increased rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis due to an inadequate VA examination report.

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.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn the appeal for a compensable evaluation for sinusitis.