Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6723)

The VA rates Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive under Diagnostic Code 6723 at the following tiers: 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Detected by X-ray only. The maximum 50% rating requires: Following radical surgery with chronic osteomyelitis, or; near constant sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain and tenderness of affected sinus, and purulent discharge or crusting after repeated surgeries.

Diagnostic Code 6723 is the VA rating identifier for Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive 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, minimal, inactive under DC 6723 is 50%. This tier requires: Following radical surgery with chronic osteomyelitis, or; near constant sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain and tenderness of affected sinus, and purulent discharge or crusting after repeated surgeries. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive 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, minimal, inactive is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97, Diagnostic Code 6723. 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, minimal, inactive 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 Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive 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.