Aneurysm, any large artery
The VA rates Aneurysm, any large artery under Diagnostic Code 7111 at a single 100% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule · DC 7111 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 100%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.104
- Body system
- Cardiovascular System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
100%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Aneurysm, any large artery?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction |
“If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction”
What other cardiovascular conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Aneurysm, any large artery in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 7018Implantable cardiac pacemakersRated up to 100%
- 7019Cardiac transplantationRated up to 100%
- 7020CardiomyopathyRated up to 30%
- 7101Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension)Rated up to 60%
- 7110Aortic aneurysm: Ascending, thoracic, or abdominalRated up to 100%
- 7112Aneurysm, any small arteryRated up to 0%
- 7113Arteriovenous fistula, traumaticRated up to 100%
- 7114Peripheral arterial diseaseRated up to 100%
- 7115Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease)Rated up to 100%
- 7117Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's)Rated up to 100%
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Common Questions About Aneurysm, any large artery VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Aneurysm, any large artery?
The VA rates Aneurysm, any large artery under Diagnostic Code 7111 at 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction. The maximum 100% rating requires: If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Aneurysm, any large artery?
The VA rates Aneurysm, any large artery under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7111, published in 38 CFR § 4.104. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Aneurysm, any large artery qualify for TDIU?
Yes, a 100% rating for Aneurysm, any large artery alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Aneurysm, any large artery?
The key evidence for Aneurysm, any large artery is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Aneurysm, any large artery?
The C&P examiner uses a Cardiovascular System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7111 rating criteria. Cardiac stress testing or METs estimation drives the rating. If you cannot exercise, the examiner estimates METs from interview. Be specific about what activities cause symptoms: stairs, walking distances, lifting limits.
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