Respiratory · 38 CFR 4.97 · DC 6600
Chronic Bronchitis VA Disability Rating
Chronic bronchitis rates under DC 6600 at 10-100% based on FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and DLCO. PACT Act burn-pit + Agent Orange respiratory presumptive. Often coexists with COPD (rated higher-of).
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | FEV1 71-80% predicted. |
| 30% | FEV1 56-70%. |
| 60% | FEV1 40-55%. |
| 100% | FEV1 <40% or oxygen-dependent. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for chronic bronchitis frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- COPD
- Asthma
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.97 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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