Neoplasms, malignant (respiratory system) DC 6819
Neoplasms, malignant (respiratory system) VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 6819 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Respiratory System |
| Subcategory | Nontuberculous Diseases |
| Also Known As | Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Asbestos lung cancer, Larynx cancer, Respiratory cancer |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.97 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | 6819 Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths |
Conditions Secondary to This
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This May Be Secondary To
1 linksAsbestosis
DC 6833
Long-term asbestos fiber inhalation that produces asbestosis also dramatically elevates risk of mesothelioma and bronchogenic lung cancer. Combined with smoking, lung cancer risk multiplies.
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