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Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
Diagnostic code 6829 · 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 |
|---|---|
| 6829 Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis. |
General Rating Formula for Interstitial Lung Disease (diagnostic codes 6825 through 6833)
The formula's heading lists diagnostic code 6829.
| Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| General Rating Formula for Interstitial Lung Disease (diagnostic codes 6825 through 6833): | |
| Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) less than 50-percent predicted, or; Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by the Single Breath Method (DLCO (SB)) less than 40-percent predicted, or; maximum exercise capacity less than 15 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation, or; cor pulmonale or pulmonary hypertension, or; requires outpatient oxygen therapy | 100 |
| FVC of 50- to 64-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 40- to 55-percent predicted, or; maximum exercise capacity of 15 to 20 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation | 60 |
| FVC of 65- to 74-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 56- to 65-percent predicted | 30 |
| FVC of 75- to 80-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 66- to 80-percent predicted | 10 |
Notes for the whole table
1 Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under § 3.350 of this chapter.
Related codes in the regulation
- 6825 Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)Same formula
- 6826 Desquamative interstitial pneumonitisSame formula
- 6827 Pulmonary alveolar proteinosisSame formula
- 6828 Eosinophilic granuloma of lungSame formula
- 6830 Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosisSame formula
- 6831 Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)Same formula
- 6832 Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.)Same formula
- 6833 AsbestosisSame formula
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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 October 7, 1996.
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