Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, inactive DC 6721
VA rates it under diagnostic code 6721 in 38 CFR 4.97. Body system: Breathing & sleep.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 5 rating levels for this code: 0%, 20%, 30%, 50%, and 100%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Rated under the general rating formula for inactive pulmonary tuberculosis (§ 4.97).
Source: 38 CFR 4.97 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels and criteria
This code is rated under the General Rating Formula for Inactive Pulmonary Tuberculosis (38 CFR 4.97).
| Rating | What the schedule says |
|---|---|
| 100% | For two years after date of inactivity, following active tuberculosis, which was clinically identified during service or subsequently |
| 50% | Thereafter for four years, or in any event, to six years after date of inactivity |
| 30% | Thereafter, for five years, or to eleven years after date of inactivity |
| 30% | Following far advanced lesions diagnosed at any time while the disease process was active, minimum |
| 20% | Following moderately advanced lesions, provided there is continued disability, emphysema, dyspnea on exertion, impairment of health, etc |
| 0% | Otherwise |
Criteria text from 38 CFR 4.97, eCFR as of November 10, 2026. The eCFR is the official source if anything here differs.
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