Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
Noncancerous growths in the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses that can block airflow and cause breathing problems. The VA rates based on the degree of nasal obstruction and the need for surgery.
The VA rates this condition based on how often symptoms occur and how severe each episode is. The examiner will ask about the frequency, duration, and intensity of your episodes, as well as how they affect your ability to work.
Diagnostic code
DC 6524
Rating range
0% – 30%
Rating levels
3
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6524. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
You have had radical surgery with chronic osteitis, or you have near-constant sinusitis with headaches, pain and tenderness, and purulent discharge or crusting after repeated surgeries.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Nasal Polyps or rated under the same body system.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Bronchial Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Pulmonary Embolism (Residuals)
Sarcoidosis
Bronchiectasis