Respiratory · 38 CFR 4.97 · DC 6825
Pulmonary Fibrosis VA Disability Rating
Pulmonary fibrosis (idiopathic + secondary) rates under DC 6825 using PFTs (same FEV1/DLCO brackets as COPD). PACT Act presumptive for post-9/11 burn-pit exposed veterans. Also common in asbestos-exposed Navy veterans.
Rating criteria
This condition is rated under 38 CFR 4.97 using the same scale referenced in the summary above. Full bracket-by-bracket breakdown coming in the next content pass; in the meantime, the combined rating calculator handles the math once you know the percentage assigned.
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for pulmonary fibrosis frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Sleep apnea
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Respiratory failure
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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