The Veteran's rhinitis with nasal polyps is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating available.,The Veteran's left eye lacrimal duct condition results in unilateral dry eye syndrome and does not warrant a higher rating as it affects only one eye.,Bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at zero percent (noncompensable), with puretone thresholds of 40-50 dB in both ears.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's rhinitis with nasal polyps does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it is directly contemplated by the schedular criteria.,The left eye lacrimal duct condition affects only one eye, and there are no compensable visual impairment or incapacitating episodes. The disability is rated under DC 6025.,Bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it results in puretone thresholds of 40-50 dB in both ears, which do not warrant a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- rhinitis with nasal polyps, left eye lacrimal duct condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26016877
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