Respiratory · 38 CFR 4.97 · DC 6522
Chronic Rhinitis VA Disability Rating
Chronic rhinitis (allergic DC 6522, non-allergic vasomotor DC 6523) rates 0-30% based on nasal polyps and obstruction. PACT Act burn-pit presumptive for post-9/11 veterans. Often coexists with sinusitis and asthma.
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | No polyps but greater than 50% obstruction OR complete obstruction on one side. |
| 30% | With polyps. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for chronic rhinitis frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Sleep apnea
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.97 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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