Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6827)
The VA rates Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97, Diagnostic Code 6827, from 100% to 100% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 100% rating requires Active infection with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or hemoptysis. Related conditions in the Respiratory body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis?
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”
How does the VA rate Respiratory conditions?
Common Questions About Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis?
The VA rates Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis under Diagnostic Code 6827 at the following tiers: 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.
What is Diagnostic Code 6827?
Diagnostic Code 6827 is the VA rating identifier for Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97. 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.
What is the highest rating for Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis?
The highest schedular rating for Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis under DC 6827 is 100%. This tier requires: Active infection with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, or hemoptysis. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What 38 CFR section governs Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis ratings?
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97, Diagnostic Code 6827. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis?
Service connection for Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis 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.
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