Asbestosis DC 6833

Diagnostic Code6833
CategoryThe Respiratory System
SubcategoryInterstitial Lung Disease
Also Known AsAsbestosis, Pulmonary asbestosis, Asbestos lung disease
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.97
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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

Conditions Secondary to This

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Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis
6845
Strong

Asbestos fibers migrate to the pleural lining causing plaques, effusion, and fibrosis. These are commonly diagnosed alongside or following asbestosis.

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Neoplasms, malignant (respiratory system)
6819
Strong

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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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
6604
Moderate

Asbestosis-induced lung scarring reduces pulmonary reserve and accelerates obstructive disease, especially in veterans with smoking history.

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