6802 - Pneumoconiosis, unspecified
Old Code
6801 - Silicosis
New Code
6832 - Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.)
Old Rating Criterion 1.
6802 Effective July 1, 1985 to October 7, 1996
| 6802 - Pneumoconiosis, unspecified | 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 |