Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis VA Disability Ratings

[@CCK_Law]

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[@kacyjennifer8124]

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[@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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[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 😫

[@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.

[@aligned6729]

@ron4498 See if you can reopen that case.

[@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%.

[@cassandrasmith1635]

Higher Level Review for not rating properly.

[@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

[@jollygreen4662]

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

[@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

[@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/

[@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...

[@sentryfe74]

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

[@Juice421fs]

Separate

[@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.

[@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?

[@freddiep2720]

Yess

[@LiveLife-MJ]

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]

@@LiveLife-MJ 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.

[@LiveLife-MJ]

@@rdheim99 Good luck sir..

[@shotkrav]

Ryan, lemme know your outcome for the osa secondary to rhinitis.

[@LiveLife-MJ]

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?

[@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%.

[@semosurvivalist]

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

[@steveupton6892]

Do both conditions stack?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@TNT-Tesla]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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".

[@Playstation_Sony]

@Ron c 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

[@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.

[@NicoGSofficial]

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?

[@LiveLife-MJ]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@nathanfidelis4827]

@Ron c which state are you in?

[@nathanfidelis4827]

@Ron c what state are you in?

[@arnulfoaguilar4451]

@ron c. Any updates on your nose bleeds? I too was diagnosed with epistaxis at 0 %

[@arnulfoaguilar4451]

@Ron c Any update on this? I too was service connected with epistaxis at 0% Tryin to see if I can secondary connect some of these things to it

[@BigStaff]

@Ron c Thanks for sharing. Congrats

[@Jack-tr1iq]

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

[@Playstation_Sony]

Same

[@LiveLife-MJ]

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

[@Playstation_Sony]

@@LiveLife-MJ 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

[@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!

[@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.]

🙏🥺

[@yadiramendez.]

Eric Santiago do you also have PTSD?

[@ericsantiago9187]

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

[@relentless01]

you can get either one as a primary and then claim the other as a secondary it doesn’t matter either one they go back-and-forth….

[@fredtjack23]

PACT ACT think goodness

[@thomasc7119]

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

[@kenleland2980]

Can these conditions be pass down to a veterans children?

[@Time2Compose]

CT scan for higher sinisitis rating

[@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.

[@sugarbear1225]

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