Active tuberculosis infection of the lungs with unspecified extent of disease.
Because this condition is rated at 100% with no lower levels, the key question is whether your tuberculosis is pulmonary, chronic, and currently active. Medical records confirming an active pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis are central. This includes sputum culture or smear results that are positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, chest imaging such as X-rays or CT scans showing active disease, and physician notes documenting that the condition is ongoing rather than latent or inactive. Records from a pulmonologist or infectious disease specialist carry particular weight. Statements from treating providers describing the current, active nature of the infection — and how it affects your ability to function — also support the evidence picture under this code.
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.
