VA Diagnostic Code 6311Tuberculosis, miliary
Rated from 0% to 100% under § 4.88b. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 100%
As active disease
- 0%
Inactive disease: See §§ 4.88c and 4.89.
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Note 1: Confirm the recurrence of active infection by culture, histopathology, or other diagnostic laboratory testing.
- Note 2: Rate under the appropriate body system any residual disability of infection which includes, but is not limited to, skin conditions and conditions of the respiratory, central nervous, musculoskeletal, ocular, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems and those residuals listed in § 4.88c.
Miliary Tuberculosis — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 6311)
Understanding how the VA rates miliary tuberculosis under 38 CFR § 4.88b.
What This Condition Is
Miliary tuberculosis is an infectious disease condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 6311. It falls within the body system category of Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies.
The VA distinguishes between periods when the disease is active and when it is inactive, and the rating assigned reflects that status.
Available Rating Levels
The VA rates miliary tuberculosis at the following levels:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | As active disease |
| 0% | Inactive disease (see §§ 4.88c and 4.89) |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA considers the following:
- Confirming active infection. Recurrence of active infection must be confirmed by culture, histopathology, or other diagnostic laboratory testing (Note 1).
- Residual disabilities. Any residual disability from the infection is rated separately under the appropriate body system. This includes, but is not limited to, skin conditions and conditions of the respiratory, central nervous, musculoskeletal, ocular, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems, as well as those residuals listed in § 4.88c (Note 2).
- Inactive disease references. When the disease is inactive, the VA refers to §§ 4.88c and 4.89 for evaluation.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6311 (§ 4.88b) and is provided for general educational purposes. It does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.88b, diagnostic code 6311. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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