Sinusitis & rhinitis — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, an increased rating for hypertension, a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis, and increased ratings for sleep apnea syndrome and seasonal dyshidrotic eczema.

The appeal regarding service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder is dismissed as the disability was granted, and there remains no justiciable case or controversy with respect to this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for various conditions, finding no evidence of a valid intent to file prior to May 17, 2024.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating, as there was no evidence of current disabilities or sufficient in-service incurrence to support these claims.

The appeal for service connection for acquired psychological disorders was dismissed, while service connection was granted for allergic rhinitis and pain of the left shoulder, lumbar spine, and cervical and cervicothoracic regions. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied, as well as a higher rating for chronic sinusitis.

The Board restored the 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis effective April 1, 2025, and dismissed the proposal to discontinue DEA.

The appeal for a disability rating higher than 10 percent for service-connected allergic rhinitis is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, as there was no evidence of greater than 50 percent obstruction of nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side, which would warrant a compensable rating.

The appeal for an increased rating for chronic sinusitis with sinus headache was denied, while the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and hearing loss were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic rhinitis, allergic or non-allergic and urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control) as there was insufficient evidence to establish a causal link between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings and service connection, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, but denied service connection for deviated septum and hypertrophied nasal turbinates.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a 10 percent disability rating for sinusitis, as the evidence did not support one or two incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment, nor three to six non-incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge or crusting prior to September 9, 2024.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of sinusitis, as the evidence did not support a claim prior to October 16, 2023.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis, as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or symptoms attributable to sinusitis during the pendency of the claim.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, allergic rhinitis, and a respiratory disorder to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the April 2024 AOJ decision on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for acute sinusitis under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022, but denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and sinusitis as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied several claims for increased ratings and service connection, while granting a 30% rating for herpes simplex labialis and service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection and increased rating due to procedural defects in the appeals process.