6801 - Silicosis

Old Code

6801 - Silicosis

New Code

6832 - Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.)

Old Rating Criterion 1.

6801 Effective July 1, 1985 to October 7, 1996

6801 - Silicosis Rating
Pronounced; with extent of lesions comparable to far advanced pulmonary tuberculosis or pulmonary function tests confirming a markedly severe degree of ventilator deficit; with dyspnea at rest and other evidence of severe impairment of bodily vigor producing total incapacity 100
Severe; extensive fibrosis, severe dyspnea on slight exertion with corresponding ventilator deficit confirmed by pulmonary function tests with marked impairment of health 60
Moderate; with considerable pulmonary fibrosis and moderate dyspnea on slight exertion, confirmed by pulmonary function tests 30
Definitely symptomatic with pulmonary fibrosis and moderate dyspnea on extended exertion 10