Diagnostic Code 6819: Malignant Neoplasms. Respiratory Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.97
- Rating range
- 100%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Respiratory system
The VA rates Malignant Neoplasms. Respiratory under diagnostic code 6819 in 38 CFR § 4.97. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 6819 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths What raters look formalignant neoplasm of the respiratory system |
DC 6819 rating appeals at the Board
The Board of Veterans' Appeals issued 227 rulings on higher ratings, reductions and severance under diagnostic code 6819 from 2021 to 2026. It granted 28.6%, denied 51.1% and sent 20.3% back for more work. One appeal can contain more than one ruling.
Method: Claim Raven read each ruling in every Board decision stored for 2021 to 2026 and counted it under this code when the decision named DC 6819 for a rating question. These results cover only rulings with an identified diagnostic code and may not represent rulings where no code was stated. Granted includes partial grants; dismissed and withdrawn rulings are left out. These are outcomes within appeals, not first decisions, and not your personal odds.
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Lung Cancer. The Lung Cancer condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Lung Cancer appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 2,483 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Lung Cancer, 2021 to 2026. The Lung Cancer condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: each ruling's outcome is read from the order in the Board's published decision and rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, leaving out dismissals and withdrawals. The data codes the condition the Board ruled on, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Lung Cancer appeals generally rather than DC 6819 specifically. The DC 6819 section above counts this code's own rating appeals. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6819?
Diagnostic code 6819 is the VA rating schedule entry for Malignant Neoplasms. Respiratory, found in 38 CFR § 4.97. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 6819?
DC 6819 provides ratings of 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6819 require?
The 100% rating for Malignant Neoplasms. Respiratory requires: Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths.
How often does the Board grant a higher rating under DC 6819?
In 203 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on a higher rating under DC 6819 from 2021 to 2026, 28.1% were granted, 51.7% denied and 20.2% sent back for more work. These are appeal outcomes, not your personal odds.
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