Chronic lung abscess
The VA rates Chronic lung abscess under Diagnostic Code 6824 at a single 100% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Catalog name: Chronic lung abscess..
Rating schedule — DC 6824 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 100%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.97
- Body system
- Respiratory System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Chronic lung abscess?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Active infection with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or hemoptysis |
“Active infection with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or hemoptysis”
What other respiratory conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Chronic lung abscess 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.
- 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%
- 6822ActinomycosisRated up to 50%
- 6823NocardiosisRated up to 50%
- 6825Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)Rated up to 100%
- 6826Desquamative interstitial pneumonitisRated up to 100%
- 6827Pulmonary alveolar proteinosisRated up to 100%
- 6828Eosinophilic granuloma of lungRated up to 100%
- 6829Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosisRated up to 100%
Common Questions About Chronic lung abscess VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Chronic lung abscess?
The VA rates Chronic lung abscess under Diagnostic Code 6824 at 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: Active infection with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or hemoptysis. The maximum 100% rating requires: Active infection with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or hemoptysis.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Chronic lung abscess?
The VA rates Chronic lung abscess under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6824, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Chronic lung abscess qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Chronic lung abscess alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Chronic lung abscess?
The key evidence for Chronic lung abscess 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 Chronic lung abscess?
The C&P examiner uses a Respiratory System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6824 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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