Anemia, Iron Deficiency (Hypochromic-Microcytic)
VA disability rating criteria for Anemia, Iron Deficiency (Hypochromic-Microcytic) under Diagnostic Code 7700. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 70%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.
Rating Criteria
Iron deficiency anemia: Hemoglobin above 10 g/dL with mild symptoms (fatigue, pallor) controlled with oral iron supplementation; no transfusion requirement.
Note: Must establish service connection (e.g., service-related blood loss, dietary deficiency during service).
Iron deficiency anemia: Hemoglobin 9–10 g/dL; symptomatic (fatigue, weakness, exertional dyspnea); requiring regular treatment; no transfusion dependency.
Iron deficiency anemia: Hemoglobin 7–8.9 g/dL; significantly symptomatic (severe fatigue, weakness limiting activity, palpitations); requiring IV iron, parenteral therapy, or occasional transfusions.
Iron deficiency anemia: Hemoglobin 5–6.9 g/dL; severe symptoms (severe fatigue, dyspnea at rest, tachycardia); requiring frequent transfusions (every 1–3 months); significant limitation of all activity.
Iron deficiency anemia: Hemoglobin below 5 g/dL; or transfusion-dependent (requiring transfusions more than once monthly); near-total incapacitation; risk of cardiac decompensation.
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