Respiratory
38 CFR § 4.97
Sleep apnea, sinusitis, asthma, and other respiratory conditions.
More codes in this area: the guides below are highlights. Browse the full diagnostic code index filtered for Respiratory, or search the entire Part 4 list. (Some codes—ears vs. nerves vs. eyes—use adjacent categories; use search if needed.)
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Sleep Apnea
DC 6847
Includes official VA rating criteria with schedular percentages and key evidence themes on the guide page.
Sinusitis
DC 6510–6514
Includes official VA rating criteria with schedular percentages and key evidence themes on the guide page.
Allergic Rhinitis
DC 6522
Includes official VA rating criteria with schedular percentages and key evidence themes on the guide page.
Asthma
DC 6602
Includes official VA rating criteria with schedular percentages and key evidence themes on the guide page.