Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis
The VA rates Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis under Diagnostic Code 6826 at a single 100% level. At 100%, a veteran with no dependents receives $3,938.58 per month, tax-free (2026 rates); dependents add to that.
Rating schedule — DC 6826 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 Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Active infection with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or hemoptysis Note: Via General Rating Formula for Bacterial Infections of the Lung (diagnostic codes 6822 through 6824): |
“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 Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis 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.
- 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%
- 6824Chronic lung abscess.Rated up to 100%
- 6825Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)Rated 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%
- 6830Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosisRated up to 100%
- 6831Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)Rated up to 100%
Common Questions About Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis?
The VA rates Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis under Diagnostic Code 6826 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 Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis?
The VA rates Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6826, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis 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 Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis?
The key evidence for Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis 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 Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis?
The C&P examiner uses a Respiratory System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6826 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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