Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6704)

The VA rates Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified under Diagnostic Code 6704 at the following tiers: 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified. The maximum 100% rating requires: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified.

Diagnostic Code 6704 is the VA rating identifier for Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified 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.

The highest schedular rating for Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified under DC 6704 is 100%. This tier requires: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97, Diagnostic Code 6704. 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 Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

The key evidence for Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified depends on the body system. For respiratory conditions, pulmonary function test (PFT) results — specifically FEV-1, FVC, and DLCO values — directly determine the rating tier. Test during symptomatic periods when possible. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional is essential for contested claims.

Yes — a 100% rating for Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified alone meets the single-disability TDIU threshold under 38 CFR § 4.16(a). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, compensation is paid at the 100% rate.