UARS
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Sleep Apnea Syndromes (DC 6847). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
UARS is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Chronic respiratory failure with CO2 retention or cor pulmonale, or requires tracheostomy |
| 50% | Requires use of breathing assistance device such as CPAP machine |
| 30% | Persistent day-time hypersomnolence |
| 0% | Asymptomatic but with documented sleep disorder breathing |
Important Notes
Rated under Sleep Apnea Syndromes (DC 6847)
Filing Tips
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