What happens during a C&P exam for Tuberculosis (Pulmonary)?

Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms. Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

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Tuberculosis (Pulmonary)

Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Tuberculosis (Pulmonary)?

Tuberculosis (Pulmonary) (DC 6731) is rated at 0% under 38 CFR § 4.97, DC 6731. Per § 4.97 DC 6731 verbatim: "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." DC 6731 has no own tier schedule — rate under the appropriate downstream DC based on the predominant residual.

Q: What rates 0% for Tuberculosis (Pulmonary) under 38 CFR § 4.97, DC 6731?

Under 38 CFR § 4.97, DC 6731 (DC 6731), a 0% rating for Tuberculosis (Pulmonary) requires: Per § 4.97 DC 6731 verbatim: "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." DC 6731 has no own tier schedule — rate under the appropriate downstream DC based on the predominant residual.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Tuberculosis (Pulmonary) VA claim?

Key evidence for a Tuberculosis (Pulmonary) claim includes: Service treatment records; Current medical diagnosis and treatment records; Buddy/lay statements; Prescription history; Employment impact documentation. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 673138 C.F.R. § 4.97

Diagnostic Code

DC 6731

38 C.F.R. § 4.97

Rating Range

0–0%

1 severity tier

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.97

Tuberculosis (Pulmonary) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6731 of 38 CFR § 4.97, DC 6731 across 1 severity tier (0%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Veterans may have been exposed during deployment to endemic areas. Active TB requires months of multi-drug therapy. Latent TB may reactivate years later.

Rating Criteria

Per § 4.97 DC 6731 verbatim: "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." DC 6731 has no own tier schedule — rate under the appropriate downstream DC based on the predominant residual.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records

—Current medical diagnosis and treatment records

—Buddy/lay statements

—Prescription history

—Employment impact documentation

—Any relevant diagnostic testing

04C&P Exam Tips

1Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms.

2Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

3Document how the condition affects daily activities, work, and relationships.

4Mention all medications and their side effects.

5Bring buddy statements from people who observe your symptoms.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.97 (Respiratory system). Source verified 2026-05-27 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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