Aortic Aneurysm (Thoracic or Abdominal)
VA disability rating criteria for Aortic Aneurysm (Thoracic or Abdominal) under Diagnostic Code 7110. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.
Rating Criteria
Aortic aneurysm: Small aneurysm (< 4.5 cm diameter) that is asymptomatic, stable on surveillance imaging, without hemodynamic compromise; no intervention required at this time; managed by watchful waiting.
Note: Surveillance with periodic imaging (ultrasound or CT) is standard of care for aneurysms < 5.5 cm. Rate based on functional limitation and intervention.
Aortic aneurysm: Moderate to large aneurysm (4.5–5.5 cm) with symptoms (back or abdominal pain) or rapid growth; requiring medical management with beta-blockers; awaiting surgical or endovascular repair; workload limitation > 5 METs.
Aortic aneurysm: Large aneurysm (> 5.5 cm) requiring or having undergone surgical repair; or aneurysm with hemodynamic compromise (hypotension, shock); or severe limitation of activity with workload ≤ 3 METs; or post-repair complications (paraplegia, renal failure, graft infection).
Note: Following surgical repair, rate by residuals at a minimum of 6 months post-procedure. Common residuals include hypertension, renal impairment, neurological complications.
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