Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
An inflammatory disease that causes clumps of cells (granulomas) to form in the lungs and other organs. The VA rates sarcoidosis based on the severity of lung involvement and how much treatment is needed to control it.
The VA rates this condition based on the type and intensity of treatment you require. Higher ratings correspond to more aggressive treatment regimens, such as daily medication, insulin dependence, or the need for ongoing medical management.
Diagnostic code
DC 6846
Rating range
0% – 100%
Rating levels
4
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.97, DC 6846. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
You have cor pulmonale (right heart failure), cardiac involvement with congestive heart failure, or progressive pulmonary disease with fever, night sweats, and weight loss despite treatment.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Sarcoidosis or rated under the same body system.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Bronchial Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Pulmonary Embolism (Residuals)
Bronchiectasis
Pulmonary Fibrosis (Interstitial Lung Disease)