Actinomycosis
The VA rates Actinomycosis under Diagnostic Code 6822 across 4 severity levels, from 0% to 50%. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule · DC 6822 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 50%
- Rating tiers
- 4
- CFR section
- § 4.97
- Body system
- Respiratory System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
0%, 20%, 30%, 50%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Actinomycosis?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Otherwise Note: Via General Rating Formula for Inactive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: For two years after date of inactivity, following active tuberculosis, which was clinically identified during service or subsequently |
| 20% | Following moderately advanced lesions, provided there is continued disability, emphysema, dyspnea on exertion, impairment of health, etc Note: Via General Rating Formula for Inactive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: For two years after date of inactivity, following active tuberculosis, which was clinically identified during service or subsequently |
| 30% | Thereafter, for five years, or to eleven years after date of inactivity Note: Via General Rating Formula for Inactive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: For two years after date of inactivity, following active tuberculosis, which was clinically identified during service or subsequently |
| 50% | Thereafter for four years, or in any event, to six years after date of inactivity Note: Via General Rating Formula for Inactive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: For two years after date of inactivity, following active tuberculosis, which was clinically identified during service or subsequently |
“Thereafter, for five years, or to eleven years after date of inactivity”
What other respiratory conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Actinomycosis in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 6731Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactiveRated up to 50%
- 6732Pleurisy, tuberculous, active or inactiveRated up to 50%
- 6817Pulmonary Vascular DiseaseRated up to 100%
- 6819Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growthsRated up to 100%
- 6820Neoplasms, benign, any specified part of respiratory system. Evaluate using an appropriate respiratory analogyRated up to 50%
- 6823NocardiosisRated up to 50%
- 6824Chronic lung abscess.Rated up to 100%
- 6825Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)Rated up to 100%
- 6826Desquamative interstitial pneumonitisRated up to 100%
- 6827Pulmonary alveolar proteinosisRated up to 100%
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Common Questions About Actinomycosis VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Actinomycosis?
The VA rates Actinomycosis under Diagnostic Code 6822 at 0%, 20%, 30%, 50%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Otherwise. The maximum 50% rating requires: Thereafter for four years, or in any event, to six years after date of inactivity.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Actinomycosis?
The VA rates Actinomycosis under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6822, published in 38 CFR § 4.97. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 0% and a 50% rating for Actinomycosis?
A 0% rating requires: Otherwise. A 50% rating requires: Thereafter for four years, or in any event, to six years after date of inactivity. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Actinomycosis qualify for TDIU?
Possibly. Actinomycosis maxes at 50%, which doesn't meet the single-disability TDIU threshold of 60% alone. However, if combined with other service-connected disabilities totaling 70%+ (with one at 40%+), TDIU under 38 CFR § 4.16(a) may apply. Extraschedular TDIU under § 4.16(b) is also available if the condition alone prevents work regardless of rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Actinomycosis?
The key evidence for Actinomycosis is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Actinomycosis?
The C&P examiner uses a Respiratory System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6822 rating criteria. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) drive the rating. The examiner measures FEV-1, FVC, and DLCO. Test during symptomatic periods when possible; stable periods produce higher numbers that may underrate your condition.
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