Obliterative Bronchiolitis

DC 6601 Respiratory System

Obliterative Bronchiolitis is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 6601 in the Respiratory System category. Maximum rating: 100%.

Source: 38 CFR § 4.96-4.97 - Schedule of Respiratory Ratings

Rating	Criteria
100%	Episodes last at least 6 weeks, (combined) during a year.
60%	Episodes last 4-6 weeks, (combined) during a year, OR; near constant coughing up mucus containing pus or blood, with anorexia, weight loss, and requiring antibiotic usage almost continuously.
30%	Episodes last 2-4 weeks, (combined) during a year, OR; daily coughing up mucus that contains pus or blood and that requires prolonged (lasting 4-6 weeks) antibiotic usage more than twice a year.
10%	Intermittent productive cough with occasional infection requiring a course of antibiotics at least twice a year.

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