Septum, nasal, deviation (DC 6502) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code6502
CategoryThe Respiratory System
SubcategoryNose and Throat
Also Known Asdeviated septum, nasal septum deviation, crooked nose
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.97
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Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
10% With 50-percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side

Conditions Secondary to This

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Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic
6510
Strong

Deviated septum impairs sinus drainage, causing chronic sinusitis

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Sleep Apnea Syndromes
6847
Strong

Nasal obstruction directly contributes to obstructive sleep apnea

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Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis
6522
Moderate

Structural nasal issues worsen chronic rhinitis

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Migraine
8100
Moderate

Nasal obstruction and sinus pressure trigger headaches

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