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Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active
Diagnostic code 6730 · Respiratory system · 38 CFR 4.97
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Quoted from 38 CFR 4.97. The "Rating" column is the percentage VA assigns for that level.
| Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| 6730 Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active | 100 |
| Note: Active pulmonary tuberculosis will be considered permanently and totally disabling for non-service-connected pension purposes in the following circumstances: | |
| (a) Associated with active tuberculosis involving other than the respiratory system. | |
| (b) With severe associated symptoms or with extensive cavity formation. | |
| (c) Reactivated cases, generally. | |
| (d) With advancement of lesions on successive examinations or while under treatment. | |
| (e) Without retrogression of lesions or other evidence of material improvement at the end of six months hospitalization or without change of diagnosis from “active” at the end of 12 months hospitalization. Material improvement means lessening or absence of clinical symptoms, and X-ray findings of a stationary or retrogressive lesion. |
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Note: A mandatory examination will be requested immediately following notification that active tuberculosis evaluated under DC 6730 has become inactive. Any change in evaluation will be carried out under the provisions of § 3.105(e).
Under diagnostic code 6731 (Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive)
Notes for the whole table
1 Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under § 3.350 of this chapter.
Related codes in the regulation
- 6731 Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactiveMentioned together
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Where this comes from
38 CFR 4.97, VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities, from the official eCFR.
Regulation text current as of October 16, 2026.
Change history for this code (38 CFR Part 4, Appendix A): Added September 22, 1978; criterion October 7, 1996.
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