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VA Rating for Asthma

DC 6602 Max schedular: 100% Category: Respiratory & ENT Updated for 2026 rates
The Official Criteria

Asthma Rating Chart

Criteria from 38 CFR Part 4 (DC 6602). Pay shown is the 2026 monthly rate for a veteran alone at that percentage by itself.

RatingWhat qualifies2026 monthly pay*
100%FEV-1 less than 40% predicted; or FEV-1/FVC less than 40%; or more than one attack per week with episodes of respiratory failure; or daily use of systemic high-dose corticosteroids.$3,938.58
60%FEV-1 of 40–55% predicted; or FEV-1/FVC of 40–55%; or at least monthly physician visits for exacerbations; or 3+ courses per year of systemic corticosteroids.$1,435.02
30%FEV-1 of 56–70% predicted; or FEV-1/FVC of 56–70%; or daily inhalational or oral bronchodilator therapy.$552.47
10%FEV-1 of 71–80% predicted; or FEV-1/FVC of 71–80%; or intermittent inhaler use.$180.42

*Rate for that single rating with no dependents. Your combined rating and household may differ — run your exact numbers in our calculator.

How the VA Rates Asthma

Asthma rates on pulmonary function testing OR treatment intensity — whichever gives the higher rating. A daily controller inhaler alone meets the 30% criteria; many veterans are underrated at 10% because their daily-use prescription isn't clearly documented.

Evidence That Wins This Claim

  • Daily prescribed inhaler = 30%. Get the frequency in writing.
  • Take your PFT on a bad day if flares vary — results drive the higher tiers.

Common Questions

What rating does daily inhaler use get?

Daily inhalational bronchodilator therapy meets the 30% criteria under DC 6602 even with relatively normal PFT numbers.

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