Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active DC 6730
VA rates it under diagnostic code 6730 in 38 CFR 4.97. Body system: Breathing & sleep.
How VA rates it
The schedule has one rating level for this code: 100%.
Source: 38 CFR 4.97 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels and criteria
| Rating | What the schedule says |
|---|---|
| 100% | Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active |
Criteria text from 38 CFR 4.97, eCFR as of November 10, 2026. The eCFR is the official source if anything here differs.
(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.
Notes in the schedule (1)
Note: Active pulmonary tuberculosis will be considered permanently and totally disabling for non-service-connected pension purposes in the following circumstances:
Presumptive rules that include it
If your service matches one of these, VA presumes the link to service and you do not need a medical opinion connecting it.
Gulf War and Afghanistan infectious diseases
Covered: Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis).
Time limit: No time limit.
Who qualifies: Service on or after August 2, 1990 in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the neutral zone between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Oman, or the surrounding waters, or on or after September 19, 2001 in Afghanistan.
38 CFR 3.317(c). Sources: 38 CFR 3.317; VA.gov: Gulf War illnesses linked to Southwest Asia service
Chronic diseases that show up within a year of discharge
Covered: Active tuberculosis.
Time limit: At least 10% disabling within 3 years of discharge.
Who qualifies: 90 days or more of continuous active service during a war period or after December 31, 1946, and the disease reached at least 10% disabling within 1 year of leaving service (3 years for tuberculosis and Hansen's disease, 7 years for multiple sclerosis).
38 CFR 3.307(a)(3) and 3.309(a). Sources: 38 CFR 3.307; 38 CFR 3.309; VA M21-1, Part V, Subpart iii, Chapter 2, Section B: Conditions of the auditory system
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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