Sinusitis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including earwax build up, vision loss secondary to glaucoma, dry cough, heart murmur, recurring body rash, sinusitis, upper and lower jaw condition, and anxiety.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis was dismissed as untimely, while the appeal for an earlier effective date for the right knee disability was denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, asthma, stomach pains, a heart disability secondary to PTSD, and non-compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, to include sinusitis, rhinitis, and larynx or pharynx conditions, as it finds that there is conflicting evidence in the record regarding the Veteran's diagnosis and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis but granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for chronic maxillary sinusitis, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including depression, anxiety, and memory loss, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) is granted due to the loss of use of both lower extremities resulting from service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's condition began during active service and continued after service.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his active-duty service in Southwest Asia.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps as further development is needed to obtain adequate medical opinions with a sufficient rationale.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as eligibility for special monthly compensation, DEA benefits, and specially adapted housing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, to include sleep apnea, due to insufficient evidence of a current disability. The claim for sinusitis was remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for anemia, B12 deficiency, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the Veteran's allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence of polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Board restored the 30 percent rating for pansinusitis, effective September 19, 2023. The claim for a higher rating for bronchial asthma was denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, granted service connection for rhinitis, and denied service connection for sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and headaches, both under the PACT Act. A TDIU claim was remanded due to incomplete information.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for chronic sinusitis prior to December 9, 2024, and in excess of 30 percent therefrom, as well as an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis.