Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6522: Allergic Rhinitis Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.97
- Rating range
- 10% to 30%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Respiratory system
The VA rates Allergic Rhinitis under diagnostic code 6522 in 38 CFR § 4.97. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 6522 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Without polyps but with greater than 50% obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side What raters look for50%+ bilateral obstruction; complete unilateral obstruction |
| 30% | With polyps What raters look fornasal polyps present |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Allergic Rhinitis. The Allergic Rhinitis condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6522?
Diagnostic code 6522 is the VA rating schedule entry for Allergic Rhinitis, found in 38 CFR § 4.97. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 6522?
DC 6522 provides ratings of 10%, 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6522 require?
The 30% rating for Allergic Rhinitis requires: With polyps.