The veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic rhinitis was denied as the evidence did not demonstrate nasal polyps, which would have warranted a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The January 2005 VA examination and subsequent medical records failed to show any nasal polyps, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6522.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic rhinitis (claimed as a sinus condition, with headaches, stuffy nose, and breathing difficulties)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2009
- Citation
- 0901481
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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