Common symptoms
- ▸Chronic congestion / runny nose
- ▸Sneezing, itchy/watery eyes
- ▸Post-nasal drip
- ▸Sinus pressure
Common evidence
- ▸ENT / allergist diagnosis
- ▸Allergy testing
- ▸Treatment records (nasal steroids, antihistamines)
- ▸Imaging (CT) for polyps
Primary service connection examples
- ▸Burn pit / environmental exposure
- ▸In-service treatment for allergies / sinus issues
Secondary service connection examples
- ▸Sleep apnea secondary to rhinitis
- ▸Sinusitis secondary to rhinitis
Rating basics
10% (without polyps, greater than 50% obstruction of nasal passages on both sides or complete obstruction on one side), 30% (with polyps).
Common denial reasons
- ✕No diagnosis, just self-reported allergies
- ✕No documented in-service onset or environmental exposure