A fungal infection of the lungs that may cause cough, fever, and breathing difficulty.
For the 100% level, medical records documenting persistent fever, significant unintended weight loss, night sweats, or massive hemoptysis tied to active chronic pulmonary mycosis would directly support that rating. Hospitalization records, infectious disease notes, and lab or imaging findings showing active disease are relevant.
For the 50% level, records showing that a provider has prescribed long-term antifungal suppressive therapy are central. Treatment logs, pharmacy records, and clinic notes reflecting ongoing medication management help demonstrate this, along with records of any minor hemoptysis or productive cough.
For the 30% level, medical records confirming active mycosis with occasional minor hemoptysis or productive cough, but without suppressive therapy, support this rating. Pulmonologist or primary care notes describing symptom frequency and severity are useful.
For the 0% level, imaging such as chest X-rays or CT scans showing healed or calcified lesions, combined with provider notes confirming you are asymptomatic, reflect that rating. Your own statements describing how any remaining symptoms affect your daily life and work can also help VA understand your functional picture at any level.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
