Active, far advanced (DC 6701) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 6701 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Respiratory System |
| Subcategory | Ratings for Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Chronic) Entitled on August 19, 1968 |
| Also Known As | Active, far advanced |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.97 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | 6701 Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, active |
| 50% | Thereafter for four years, or in any event, to six years after date of inactivity |
| 30% | Following far advanced lesions diagnosed at any time while the disease process was active, minimum |
| 30% | Thereafter, for five years, or to eleven years after date of inactivity |
| 20% | Following moderately advanced lesions, provided there is continued disability, emphysema, dyspnea on exertion, impairment of health, etc |
| 0% | Otherwise |