Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 6702)

The VA rates Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active under Diagnostic Code 6702 at the following tiers: 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active. The maximum 100% rating requires: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active.

Diagnostic Code 6702 is the VA rating identifier for Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active 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, moderately advanced, active under DC 6702 is 100%. This tier requires: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active 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, moderately advanced, active is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97, Diagnostic Code 6702. 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, moderately advanced, active 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, moderately advanced, active 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, moderately advanced, active 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.