Hypersensitivity pneumonitis DC 6831

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis VA Disability Rating Details

Diagnostic Code6831
CategoryThe Respiratory System
SubcategoryInterstitial Lung Disease
Also Known AsHypersensitivity
CFR Section38 CFR ยง 4.97
Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
100% Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) less than 50-percent predicted, or; Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by the Single Breath Method (DLCO (SB)) less than 40-percent predicted, or; maximum exercise capacity less than 15 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation, or; cor pulmonale or pulmonary hypertension, or; requires outpatient oxygen therapy
60% FVC of 50- to 64-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 40- to 55-percent predicted, or; maximum exercise capacity of 15 to 20 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation
30% FVC of 65- to 74-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 56- to 65-percent predicted
10% FVC of 75- to 80-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 66- to 80-percent predicted