Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Asthma VA Claims: Complete Guide Series

Airway conditions are among the most common diagnoses veterans carry home from service, and they raise several separate questions: whether dust, smoke, and burn pit exposure can be connected to a condition diagnosed years later, how each condition is measured under the rating schedule, and when one airway condition supports a claim for another.

The guides below work through each question using the VA's own regulations. Start with the overview, then read the guide that matches your situation.