Denied
The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis based on the evidence of record, which showed greater than 50 percent obstruction of both nasal passages and permanent hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates without polyps.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the findings from the September 2021 VA examination that did not show the presence of nasal polyps, which are required for a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25092266
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