Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive DC 6731
VA rates it under diagnostic code 6731 in 38 CFR 4.97. Body system: Breathing & sleep.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 7 rating levels for this code: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, and 100%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Rated as DC 6600 or DC 5297.
Source: 38 CFR 4.97 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels
The schedule rates this as DC 6600 (Bronchitis, chronic) or DC 5297 (Ribs, removal of).
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | See 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6731. |
| 60% | See 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6731. |
| 50% | See 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6731. |
| 40% | See 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6731. |
| 30% | See 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6731. |
| 20% | See 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6731. |
| 10% | See 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6731. |
Depending on the specific findings, rate residuals as interstitial lung disease, restrictive lung disease, or, when obstructive lung disease is the major residual, as chronic bronchitis (DC 6600). Rate thoracoplasty as removal of ribs under DC 5297.
Notes in the schedule (1)
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).
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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