Active tuberculosis infection of the lungs with moderate disease spread.
Because the rating is 100% whenever the condition is confirmed as chronic, moderately advanced, and active, the evidence that matters most is what establishes that diagnosis. Medical records showing a confirmed diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis, along with provider notes or imaging reports describing the disease as moderately advanced, directly support the criteria. Bacteriological findings, sputum culture results, or chest imaging such as X-rays that document the extent and activity of the disease would reflect the regulation's language. Treating physician statements characterizing the tuberculosis as chronic and active, along with records of ongoing treatment, also help show that the condition meets the standard 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.
