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title: "DC 6522 - Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis:"
diagnostic_code: "6522"
body_system: "Respiratory System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.97"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/respiratory/6522-allergic-rhinitis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.97"
updated: "2026-07-21T18:19:58.148474Z"
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# DC 6522 - Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis:

Rated under § 4.97. Body system: Respiratory System.

## 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 |

# Allergic or Vasomotor Rhinitis (VA Diagnostic Code 6522)

**Understanding how the VA rates chronic nasal inflammation under 38 CFR § 4.97.**

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## What Is Allergic or Vasomotor Rhinitis?

Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis is a condition affecting the **Respiratory System**. It is rated by the VA under **Diagnostic Code 6522**, found in **§ 4.97** of the VA's rating schedule.

The VA assigns a disability rating based on specific findings related to nasal polyps and the degree of obstruction in the nasal passages.

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## Available Rating Levels

The VA rates allergic or vasomotor rhinitis at one of the following levels:

| 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 |

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## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating allergic or vasomotor rhinitis, the VA reviews the medical evidence for:

- **The presence of polyps.** If polyps are present, the condition may be rated at **30%**.
- **The degree of nasal obstruction (when polyps are not present).** A **10%** rating may apply when there is:
  - Greater than 50-percent obstruction of the nasal passage on **both** sides, **or**
  - **Complete** obstruction on **one** side.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6522 under 38 CFR § 4.97. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome. Individual evaluations depend on your specific medical evidence.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.97