Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6312)

The VA rates Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection under Diagnostic Code 6312 at the following tiers: 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: As active disease. The maximum 100% rating requires: As active disease.

Diagnostic Code 6312 is the VA rating identifier for Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.88b. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The highest schedular rating for Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection under DC 6312 is 100%. This tier requires: As active disease. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.88b, Diagnostic Code 6312. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.