Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis (DC 6522) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 6522 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Respiratory System |
| Subcategory | Nose and Throat |
| Also Known As | Allergic or vasomotor, rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, runny nose, stuffy nose, nasal congestion, hay fever, allergies |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.97 |
📊 What Veterans Actually Get
10%
Most Common Rating
60.0%
of Vets Get This
72.0%
Approval Rate
#23
Most Claimed
Allergic rhinitis is most commonly rated at 10% (without polyps but with greater than 50% obstruction on both sides, or complete obstruction on one side). The 30% rating requires polyps.
Pro Tip: Rhinitis is often secondary to sinusitis or related to burn pit/toxic exposure. If you have nasal polyps, make sure they're documented — that's the difference between 10% and 30%.
Next Steps for This Condition
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | With polyps |
| 10% | Without polyps, but with greater than 50-percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side |
Conditions Secondary to This
3 linksSinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic
6510
Chronic rhinitis frequently leads to sinusitis
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
6847
Nasal obstruction from chronic rhinitis contributes to sleep-disordered breathing
Asthma, bronchial
6602
United airway theory — rhinitis and asthma share inflammatory pathways
This May Be Secondary To
1 linksSeptum, nasal, deviation
DC 6502
Structural nasal issues worsen chronic rhinitis
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.