VA Diagnostic Code 6524Granulomatous rhinitis:
Rated from 20% to 100% under § 4.97. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 100%
Wegener's granulomatosis, lethal midline granuloma
- 20%
Other types of granulomatous infection
Granulomatous Rhinitis (VA Diagnostic Code 6524)
Understanding Your VA Rating for Granulomatous Rhinitis
Granulomatous rhinitis is a nasal condition rated by the VA under the Respiratory System category. It appears in the VA rating schedule at Diagnostic Code 6524, within § 4.97 of the federal regulations.
Granulomatous conditions of the nasal passages involve inflammation that can affect the tissues of the nose. The VA recognizes different forms of this condition and assigns disability ratings according to the specific type present.
Available Rating Levels
The VA uses the following rating levels for granulomatous rhinitis under Diagnostic Code 6524:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Wegener's granulomatosis, lethal midline granuloma |
| 20% | Other types of granulomatous infection |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating granulomatous rhinitis, the VA considers the specific type of granulomatous condition documented:
- A 100% rating applies to Wegener's granulomatosis or lethal midline granuloma.
- A 20% rating applies to other types of granulomatous infection.
Because the assigned rating depends on the exact form of the condition, the VA looks to the medical evidence and diagnosis to determine which of these categories applies.
This information is based on the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6524 (§ 4.97). Individual outcomes depend on your specific medical evidence and circumstances.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.97, diagnostic code 6524. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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