Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Sleep Apnea Syndromes (DC 6847). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome 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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