Veterans with bacterial infections of the lung may experience severe symptoms impacting respiratory health and daily functioning. This video shows the VA disability ratings for respiratory conditions other than tuberculosis and sleep apnea, specifically focusing on bacterial infections of the lung like actinomycosis, nocardiosis, and chronic lung abscess. It explains how these conditions are evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Bacterial Infections of the Lung, highlighting the diagnostic codes and the criteria used to determine disability levels.
