Active tuberculosis infection of the lungs with limited disease spread.
To support a 100% rating under this code, evidence needs to show that pulmonary tuberculosis is both chronic and currently active. Medical records documenting a confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis are central. Bacteriological evidence, such as positive sputum cultures or smear results, helps establish that the disease is active. Imaging studies, typically chest X-rays or CT scans, can show the minimal extent of disease and support the chronic nature of the condition. Records from treating physicians or pulmonary specialists describing your current status, treatment history, and response to therapy are also relevant. Statements from you about ongoing symptoms such as cough, fatigue, or weight loss can help show that the condition continues to affect your daily life and work.
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.
