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Diagnostic Code 6819: Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths

Respiratory System · 38 CFR §4.97 · All codes in this system

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths	100%
Note: A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter. If there has been no local recurrence or metastasis, rate on residuals.

Evaluation criteria

Rating

Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths

100%

Note: A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter. If there has been no local recurrence or metastasis, rate on residuals.

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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.97, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.