DC 6522 — Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis
Also known as: Allergic or vasomotor, rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, runny nose, stuffy nose, nasal congestion, hay fever, allergies
These are commonly claimed secondary connections linked to this primary disability. Use them as a screening tool for conversations with your doctor, VSO, or VA-accredited attorney.
Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis → Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic
How the connection is commonly explained
Chronic rhinitis frequently leads to sinusitis
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 6522 (Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis). Provide medical records showing chronic rhinitis frequently leads to sinusitis and request a nexus opinion linking Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic to your service-connected condition.
Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis → Sleep Apnea Syndromes
How the connection is commonly explained
Nasal obstruction from chronic rhinitis contributes to sleep-disordered breathing
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 6522 (Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis). Provide medical records showing nasal obstruction from chronic rhinitis contributes to sleep-disordered breathing and request a nexus opinion linking Sleep Apnea Syndromes to your service-connected condition.
Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis → Asthma, bronchial
How the connection is commonly explained
United airway theory — rhinitis and asthma share inflammatory pathways
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 6522 (Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis). Provide medical records showing united airway theory — rhinitis and asthma share inflammatory pathways and request a nexus opinion linking Asthma, bronchial to your service-connected condition.
This condition may also be secondary to
Structural nasal issues worsen chronic rhinitis
How to File a Secondary Claim
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.