Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis VA Disability Ratings

[@CCK_Law]

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[@kacyjennifer8124]

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[@williedurdley2152]

I got rated 50% for Sinusitis in April. It is well deserved! I've been suffering from sinus problems for over 40 years. I also received 10% for Rhinitis.

[@elinino5275]

So the VA recognized these are two separate conditions?

[@NardNews]

Show me the way! I’ve been trying desperately

[@TashenaNicole]

I received 10% for Rhinitis and now I’m doing Sinusitis secondary to Rhinitis. C&P exam on Friday. Wish me luck! When you went, did you have to have a flare up, blockage? I have in service and out of service medical records and diagnoses, what determined the 50%, did you have surgery?

[@TNT-Tesla]

How?

[@keenansmith1021]

They got me. I had surgery and got rated 30% for Sinusitis. I was rated zero for Rhinitis but the VA awarded 10% on their own. Yea they bucked

[@raymond7728]

Thanks for the informative video on Rhinitis and Sinusitis. I am a Vietnam veteran that was wounded in the face/nose. I fought the VA for several years to increase my compensation for those conditions discussed in your video. My first award from the VA was denial. From there I progressed to zero and then ten, twenty. They kept throwing me some bones until I went away. Finally or at least something I was content with after fighting them for five years, I was awarded 30% plus 10% for scars. I guess I gave up at that point because i didn't know any better and I didn't know about title 38 of the CFR. Later I found out that I should have been awarded more because of the constant headaches. My medical records while I finished my service were filled with records of my headaches, issues with my nose that you mentioned in the video. I have a hole in my septum from the shrapnel that I was hit with. I am sure you realize the issues that I have dealt with over the years. Now I am tempted to file a CUE claim because the VA ignored all of my medical records when they finally gave me the award for 30%. Keep up the good work helping veterans by educating them and informing them about title 38 of the CFR. I need advice on CUE. Thanks

[@yadiramendez.]

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[@oscarp3745]

I was recently rated for both chronic sinusitis/rhinitis presumptive to the Pact act. I continued to get severe infections. A Dr check my white blood cells and found I have a immune disorder. I was also recently diagnosed with asthma. I also am allergic to foods where i break out in rashes, itchy skin, and hives. No one in my family has had any of theses conditions and i have never had any of these conditions until my deployment overseas

[@brandofoster6195]

Did you have septoplasy surgery

[@oscarp3745]

@brandofoster6195 i had rhinoplasty surgery, deviated septum and other issues.

[@joshwestlake5458]

Were you exposed to burn pits?

[@oscarp3745]

​@@joshwestlake5458yes

[@ron4498]

I just received a VA-Disability approved all service connected for allergic Rhinitis with nose bleeds ( epistaxis ) , BUT!! they only gave me a rating of only 0, they admit it was due to my service in the air force, as a Jet Mechanic. I should of been rated for at least 50%, why. ?? I had nose surgery while in the air force for nose bleeds and difficulty breathing problems, and yet they last week sent me a letter saying they will NOT rate my continued nose bleeds and infections I still as of now must live with. No real justice for me at this time. but I will fight this to get a much higher rating in the future.

[@rdheim99]

VA is a different breed. I just received 30% for allergic rhinitis. I also have nose bleeds, ear pain, polyp, swollen glands and more than 50% of nasal obstructions. How long ago did you serve in the Air Force? I did read somewhere from the VA that your claim has to be less than 10 years from discharge date. I hope you are fighting hard to get what you deserver!! Best of Luck!

[@ron4498]

@@rdheim99 My allergic rhinitis with Epistaxis ( nose Bleeds ), go way back to 1967, over 54 years ago, I even had to have a nose operation while in the air force, in 1967, BUT!! sorry to say it only made my nose infections & nose bleeds worse going forward, also I have no polyps, so I asked my lawyers to file a new claim since there is NO-NO actual diagnostic code and or way to actually and fairly rate my much more severity injuries, I continue to experience since the VA has NO schedule to go by. so I will be asking my lawyers to file a Extra Scheduler rating, and or Analogy , and try and compare my surgery and as of now I had to have 5-nose catheterizations, as well just in the past 5-years, just to even try and stop or should I say only control my nose bleeds, I still experience at least once a month 12 times or more a year. I will inform this message board when and IF ??? the VA considers my up and coming new appeal. wish we luck.

[@ron4498]

@@rdheim99 3-years ago I had a C&P examination for Allergic Rhinitis with nose bleeds, but!! they said I had no polyps .( false!! ) , These C&P people never bothered to do a nose endoscopy . so all they gave me was a "0" non-compensatory rating for it. after 3-years time and just 2-weeks ago, on Dec 29th, 2022, I asked my very own VA ENT Doctor here in N.J to please do me a big favor and give me a nose Endoscopy just to double check and clear my mind once and for all. Guess what people ??, after 3-years of trusting those C&P examiners and NOT doubting or questioning their past "0" decision for saying they did not see any nose polyps , My very Own ENT VA doctor told me point blank!!, I do in fact have many nose polyps , and he put all this down in writing on my VA ENT examination report. so I just applied for a additional 30% increase which will now get me to 70%. Bottom line fellow vets, do not trust these C&P Examiners to do there job in a trustworthy manner, and never give up your fight for justice. true story!!

[@volvaheidrbores663]

Wow I didn't know this was considered a disability by the VA and ssa. I'm on disability for a few different impairments and I'm constantly sick with sinusitis, my infections never seem to go away. I sent ssa my medical proof. It's debilitating, it makes me feel sick in my body too, I'm always sick 😫

[@Jose-ju7nw]

Thanks for the info. I have 2 Dr. from the VA that have said that I have Chronic Sinusitis from agent orange from Vietnam. I am awaiting my CnP exam.

[@dueth2508]

Our compensation is NOT based on the severity of your condition. It's based on how much that condition effects your ability to work and socialize...

[@mamatobz2890]

Husband got 0%. But he has 90% blockage. Takes medication for last 12 years that has shrunk polyps from a VA diagnosed. Private doctor diagnosed him with the allergies and prescribed surgery that has been postponed due to “C” the last two years. We told the CnP examiner all this and still only 0%?!?! Now what?

[@TashenaNicole]

Re-file. The Rhinitis wasn’t being honored prior to the PACT ACT. Same thing happened to me and I put in for an increase and won 10%.

[@ron4498]

I just won my sinus claim for Allergic Rhinitis with Epistaxis, BUT!! 3-years ago they gave me only a "0" Rating, Now going forward to November 29, 2022 , 3 years later, I asked my VA ENT doctor to please do a Endoscopy of my nose to once and for all see IF? I also have Polyps, BTW without having and proving you also have Polyps, you will get a big fat "0" rating. Well guess what?? My VA ENT doctor was 100% honest with me and said I do have Polyps. I filed for a 30% increase and won my case in less than 60-days' time. ask your doctor to do a endoscopy of your sinus's, 3 years ago the C&P doctors did not do this , and I lost over $25,000.00 due to this error. I now have a total rating of 60% and do not need to pay for any medications the rest of my life as well.

[@cassandrasmith1635]

Higher Level Review for not rating properly.

[@stanclapper7179]

Just recieved 0% alergic rhinitis and service connection pact act. Prior to CNP exam, private ENT doctor xrayed and scope exam diagnosed chronic sinusitis with pollyps. VA had this info. CNP exam only did xray. Believe I meet 30% criteria.

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

Appeal

[@clarencefriendship9305]

Does the blockage for rhinitis have to be constant or can it be periodic?

[@Austin-gb1cq]

There's research showing people with rhinitis and/or sinusitis are more likely to have GERD. I'm guessing it's because of post-nasal drip.

[@samuraidoll359]

I didn't know this, I always wonder why I had GERD when my sinus would act up. Thanks!!

[@freddiep2720]

I have gerd

[@orlandowillis807]

This is correct with GERD, the VA is starting to figure that out now. Connect to Rhinitis and Sinusitis

[@taberoutdoors21]

I served in Afghanistan where I had to make weekly trips to the burn pit. When I got home I had 4-5 sinus infections and strep throat. I ended up having to have sinus surgery and tonsils removed. Would that surgery date for a 50% rating? I also started having migraines while deployed and still get them a few times a year. Would that be a secondary to sinusitis? Thank you.

[@ron4498]

I just won my sinus claim for Allergic Rhinitis with Epistaxis, BUT!! 3-years ago they gave me only a "0" Rating, Now going forward to November 29, 2022 , 3 years later, I asked my VA ENT doctor to please do a Endoscopy of my nose to once and for all see IF? I also have Polyps, BTW without having and proving you also have Polyps, you will get a big fat "0" rating. Well guess what?? My VA ENT doctor was 100% honest with me and said I do have Polyps. I filed for a 30% increase and won my case in less than 60-days' time. ask your doctor to do a endoscopy of your sinus's, 3 years ago the C&P doctors did not do this , and I lost over $25,000.00 due to this error. I now have a total rating of 60% and do not need to pay for any medications the rest of my life as well.

[@aligned6729]

@@ron4498 See if you can reopen that case.

[@dlawso23]

I was diagnosed with Allergic Rhinitis during the Burn Pit Registry screening. I am in the TERA category stemming from a deployment to Iraq. A claim was filed for this, back in April.

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

I wasn’t diagnosed but during the exam but the examiner noted that I had too many symptoms. Immediately took me to the vso and then got me assigned to a primary care provider. I have a lung functions test soon but other than discomfort my symptoms are more related to sinusitis and rhinitis

[@dlawso23]

@hailtothe_rooster1572 Okay, I hope you get the compensation. That sounds serious. The VA granted me a 10% rating for the rhinitis. It raised my overall rating to 80% along with the 70/10% for ptsd and gerd.

[@evelynhamman7520]

I’m rated 0% for both sinusitis and allergic rhinitis and I take medications everyday to avoid infections. I still suffer from horrible symptoms. Would this denote an appeal or resubmission of claim? I’m a veteran. Thanks

[@lucky102568]

You might want to try for an increase, but remember when you file for an increase on one item VA can also look at everything else, and that might cause you to decrease

[@bridgettetraveler658]

Were u ever stationed at Ft. McClellan Al. It was a chemical dump for 55 yrs! Look at Toxins at Ft. McClellan videos! Be Blessed my sister!!!

[@03190141]

If you are taking medication, that would put you at least at 10% for sinusitis. Go to the Doctor so you have a paper trail, but yes, I would advise you to file for an increase.

[@codychavarria6088]

Yes

[@Detroit03133]

Service connected but with a Zero Percent Disability rating for Chronic Sinusitis. Have another exam coming up any advice on how to get an increase

[@mariomario..]

I wanted to apply for Allergic Rhinitis however, my polyp is located in the maxillary sinus. Would this still qualify for the 30% or no because its not in the nasal area?

[@ron4498]

IMO YES, just as long as you can prove you have nose Polyps, you will win your case, I just won a 30% increase last week. 2-10-2023 have your VA doctor give you a endoscopy that's how I won my case 60-days ago.

[@dominycano]

I just went through this. I was denied a rate increase for rhinitis because the reviewer said that sinus polyps do not merit a 30% rating. I need to have nasal polyps to get the 30% rating. If you received the 30% for rhinitis with polyps in sinus, I would like to know what you did. I need to get my rating increased to 30%.

[@KMW63]

Hey what about prostate cancer with the burn pits?

[@CCK_Law]

Hi Mr. Walen, This blog post from our website may be able to help: cck-law.com/blog/prostate-cancer-and-va-disability-compensation/

[@stevenpai8865]

I’ve had one surgery. Not even a 10% for Sunusitis

[@mattnorcia5593]

How long ago was the surgery? And what have your symptoms been like since? I just had surgery a month ago and just filed for increase, but within the last year I had many incapacitating episodes requiring antibiotics. I’m hoping that increases me from zero, not sure about the rhinitis though, I did have a CT scan which showed polyps and permanent hypertrophy of the turbinates but I had surgery to correct it, so not sure what I’ll get there.

[@emmuealhird5075]

Is there a certain amount of time you must file an appeal? Also I received a letter from VA saying if I served in Southwest Asia or Middle East I may be awarded presumptive rating for chronic sinusitis and rhinitis. Are you aware of this?

[@duaneh1973]

1 yeat from the decision.

[@ron4498]

I won 3 proven all service-connected injuries a few years ago that went back to my Air Force duties as a jet mechanic going way back some 57-years ago and I won all 3, . there is no time period to file and VA disability claim. IMO BTW I won 30% for Rhinitis but have them do a endoscopy to make sure you also have nose polyps.

[@TNT-Tesla]

I got rated at 0%… I never had allergies at all till I got stationed in Japan, still have it bad..

[@ron4498]

ask your VA ENT doctor to do a nose endoscopy, if he says you also have nose polyps, you will win your case and a increase of 30% at once, I just won my case last week so I know firsthand. $$$$

[@ubon11]

I have the same thing, spent 17 of my 24 years in Korea and Japan. Before I got to Asia, I never had ENT problems. After being in Asia for a couple years, I started getting severe symptoms. I was rated as 0% on retirement, and then recently, I filed a new claim. They did an X-ray and it showed all clear, which is ridiculous, because my sinuses are blocked most of the year, I require daily medicine, and ai get infections at least 4 times per year. Not sure what to do at this point, except file another claim, and then when I go to the exam, not take my medicine so that it finally shows all the problems I have.

[@Skeeterpfr]

I have year around allergies that are aggravated from burn pits in Iraq, I’m about to retire from army after 27 years, my left eye won’t stop tearing up, what should I do before I leave service in next few months?

[@duaneh1973]

Go to sick call and get it documented.

[@ron4498]

By all means go Stright to your ENT VA doctor tell him all about your sinus and eye irritation problems and have him record them. that is how I won my Air force jet mechanic disabilities case a few years ago, that went back to 1966 for allergic rhinitis with not only nose bleeds but just last week I proved i also have nose polyps as well, that got me a 30% increase. have your VA doctor do a endoscopy of your nose while you are at it. if?? you want.

[@dougmead7669]

I am rated 10% sinusitis, static, and va stated i could be a candidate for rhinitis in the decision letter. When looking at the DBQ results, the VA has me diagnosed both sinusitis and rhinitis as chronic. I haven't applied for the rhinitis yet. Would the "chronic" diagnosis put me at a higher rating? ie, apply for a increase for both?? Thanks for all your videos and information.

[@sentryfe74]

If you have rhinitis and sinusitis, do they rate them together or two separate ratings?

[@Juice421fs]

Separate

[@AddTomatoes]

If Ive been diagnosed with a disability in the eyes that is worsened or caused from itching in the eyes.. And I was in Japan for 4 years and my allergies were severely magnified.. Could I claim the allergic rhinitus and the eye condition as a secondary? (The eye condition is rated @ 30% by itself) Thanks for the video!

[@zackiinu7194]

Hi. What code or diagnosis do you have for your eye condition? I have allergic conjunctivitis from spray painting with CARC paint.

[@jollygreen4662]

Would a city MD visit for antibiotics and a note to rest for @ few weeks acceptable for record ?

[@NicoGofficial]

Goodmorning, Im service connected for allergic rhinitis. If polyps are found that would increase me to 30 percent. Is a doctor from costa Rica that lives in costa Rica a credible source for the VA to believe that I have Nasal Polyps?

[@ron4498]

go to your ENT VA doctor and ask him to do a nose endoscopy. I did and just won my case last week for a 30% increase...

[@rdheim99]

I just received 30% for allergic rhinitis from my time in Iraq and Afghanistan. My question is, would allergic rhinitis with polyp cause obstructive sleep apea?

[@ron4498]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMO

[@freddiep2720]

Yess

[@mariomario..]

Ryan I just found out I also have a polyp in my maxillary sinus. By chance was yours also in the same place and was there any other medical evidence you recommend to send in?

[@rdheim99]

@@mariomario.. Mine is located in my right nostril unsure the exact location, the doc just said yep you have a polyp. Then she did the nasal x-ray and my sinus are very swollen. I also always feel like I have something in my throat which is just my sinuses constantly running non stop. As far as anything else to send in, they didnt recommend anything other then allergic rhinitis, then I did my research and found that it goes hand and hand with sleep apnea. I am still waiting on my results from that test so we shall see.

[@mariomario..]

@@rdheim99 Good luck sir..

[@semosurvivalist]

If you have surgery and get a 50% rating,, is that a permanent rating?

[@mariomario..]

Does allergic rhinitis cause sinusitis or is it the other way around?

[@Playstation_Sony]

For 30% with polyps.... Do they mean just having polyps alone or also having all the issues under the 10% rating that says "without polyps".

[@ron4498]

I just won my sinus claim for Allergic Rhinitis with Epistaxis, BUT!! 3-years ago they gave me only a "0" Rating, Now going forward to November 29, 2022 , 3 years later, I asked my VA ENT doctor to please do a Endoscopy of my nose to once and for all see IF? I also have Polyps, BTW without having and proving you also have Polyps, you will get a big fat "0" rating. Well guess what?? My VA ENT doctor was 100% honest with me and said I do have Polyps. I filed for a 30% increase and won my case in less than 60-days' time. ask your doctor to do a endoscopy of your sinus's, 3 years ago the C&P doctors did not do this , and I lost over $25,000.00 due to this error. I now have a total rating of 60% and do not need to pay for any medications the rest of my life as well.

[@Playstation_Sony]

@@ron4498 great to hear. I've had %100 rating over the last year. ptsd and sleep apnea helped me alot. so glad I do not have to bother with this mess any more

[@TomTheMaleMan]

Is pyramiding an issue at all with these two conditions, given that they're both respiratory? Or does the VA keep the ratings separate?

[@yadiramendez.]

🥺😔

[@airlinename2614]

I read that they can be claimed separated now.

[@Welder15]

Got rated a 0% rhinitis 10% Tinittus What are my options for secondaries??

[@airlinename2614]

Depends on what issues you have. Even 0% can still attach a secondary.

[@steveupton6892]

Do both conditions stack?

[@TheAdadadada]

Wondering if these conditions could be a result to AGENT ORANGE exposure? I never had a problem till stationed on GUAM in 1972! 50 years of suffering with chronic sinusitis and lung nodules! Non smoker! Anything! 100% dropped to 10% after a few years in the 70's! VA Health --- A "HIT and MISS" gamble on a good day!

[@codychavarria6088]

Can you have both chronic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis???

[@CCK_Law]

Thank you for tuning in! Allergic rhinitis can cause sinusitis because it can lead the nasal passages to become inflamed or blocked. When this happens bacteria can fester, often leading to infection and sinusitis.

[@BigStaff]

What about consistent nose bleeds? I had them cauterize my nose years ago to stop the bleeding but it never worked. Any time I get stressed out or if the water is too hot in the shower it will easily trigger a nose bleed. Since the VA already did a procedure on it, would that help in my attempt to get it added to my disability rating. I am currently at 20% for a completely unrelated issue.

[@ron4498]

YES- Yes, of course continue to fight for your rights, My injuries are NOT-NOT covered in any of there VA diagnostic codes, and I do not have polyps, so they gave me a "0" rating, but I have over 12-Nose bleeds and infections a year, and so I asked my lawyers to file a new appeal soon, using the Extra Scheduler or analogy for me to receive (hopefully ) a new and fair rating of at least 30% to 50% . we shall see if it works. I will let you all know one way or the other as soon as the VA decides, are my nose injuries much worse then I must show polyps to get 30%. ??? there is NO Code for people like me with rhinitis with epistaxis. nose bleeds.

[@ron4498]

I know what you are going through, as of now, I had to have 5-nose catheterizations just in the past 5-years to even try and control my nose bleeds , but they can never stop them completely , I still get at least 12-a year, I was approved at only a "0" rating for allergic rhinitis with epistaxis, but there is NO actual VA disability code for my injuries, so I asked my lawyers to file a new appeal soon asking for a Extra scheduler rating or analogy. since I do not have polyps they will not rate me fairly, for my much more severe injuries I still experience to this day. I will inform this board when and IF?, the VA reconsiders my claim and increase it to at least 30% to 50% in the near future. ( I Hope ) ?

[@nathanfidelis4827]

@@ron4498 which state are you in?

[@nathanfidelis4827]

@@ron4498 what state are you in?

[@ron4498]

@@nathanfidelis4827 New Jersey .

[@rubenguerrajr5833]

Can sinusitis be claimed as secondary to rhinitis?

[@CCK_Law]

Hello! Sinusitis can be claimed secondary to allergic rhinitis. Although allergic rhinitis and sinusitis share many symptoms, they are two separate conditions. However, allergic rhinitis can cause sinusitis because it can lead the nasal passages to become inflamed or blocked. Check out our blog on secondary conditions to allergic rhinitis here: cck-law.com/blog/va-disability-for-secondary-conditions-to-allergic-rhinitis/ Have a great day!

[@Jack-tr1iq]

what if I have polyps in the maxillary sinus, does this meet the CFR criteria for 30%?

[@Playstation_Sony]

Same

[@mariomario..]

Thats where I have them. Did you get an answer to that question by chance?

[@Playstation_Sony]

@@mariomario.. no

[@dominycano]

I’m on the same boat. I was just denied a rate increase because they need to be nasal polyps, not sinus polyps to get the 30% rating

[@ericsantiago9187]

I was rated 0%. Can a veteran still claim another condition (headaches or sleep apnea) as a secondary condition even at the 0% rating? Thank you

[@kricket2184]

Yes

[@yadiramendez.]

🙏🥺

[@ron4498]

ask to have a endoscopy of your nose to see if ?? you might also have nose polyps, I just won my case last week after 3-years rated at "0' now increased 30% due to the fact, my VA doctor found I also have nose polyps as well.

[@yadiramendez.]

Eric Santiago do you also have PTSD?

[@ericsantiago9187]

@@ron4498 the medical examiner stated I had polyps when I had my eval done. Was given the service connection however with a 0% rating.

[@fredtjack23]

PACT ACT think goodness

[@thomasc7119]

I was rated 0% for rhinitis, should it have been at least 10%

[@freelancer3965]

AFTER EATING FOOD // HAVING CRAZY POST NASAL DRIP WHEZEENING... OK THIS CAN BE REFLUX BUT ALSO MY EYES AND NOSE ICHING GOING RED. MY CHEST ICHING. MY NOSE GOING NUTS. IT CONTINUE. 30 MIN THEN GOING NORMAL. STOMACH AND ALLERGY MEDICINE SOMETIMES LITTLE WORK. BUT STOMACH MEDICINES NOT WORK WELL MAKE IT WORSE. IT HAPPEING FOR 3 YEARS I MA 38 YO.

[@kenleland2980]

Can these conditions be pass down to a veterans children?

[@Time2Compose]

CT scan for higher sinisitis rating

[@sugarbear1225]

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