Beriberi
Beriberi is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.88b, Diagnostic Code 6314, from 30% to 100% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 100% rating requires: With congestive heart failure, anasarca, or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Most claims establish the 30% or 60% rating before reaching the top tier.
Rating schedule — DC 6314 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 30%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 3
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.88b
- Body system
- Infectious Diseases
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
30%, 60%, 100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Beriberi?
With peripheral neuropathy with absent knee or ankle jerks and loss of sensation, or; with symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, anorexia, dizziness, heaviness and stiffness of legs, headache or sleep disturbance
With cardiomegaly, or; with peripheral neuropathy with footdrop or atrophy of thigh or calf muscles
With congestive heart failure, anasarca, or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
“With cardiomegaly, or; with peripheral neuropathy with footdrop or atrophy of thigh or calf muscles”
Common Questions About Beriberi VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Beriberi?
The VA rates Beriberi under Diagnostic Code 6314 at 30%, 60%, 100%. The minimum 30% rating requires: With peripheral neuropathy with absent knee or ankle jerks and loss of sensation, or; with symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, anorexia, dizziness, heaviness and stiffness of legs, headache or sleep disturbance. The maximum 100% rating requires: With congestive heart failure, anasarca, or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Beriberi?
The VA rates Beriberi under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6314, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.88b. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 30% and a 100% rating for Beriberi?
A 30% rating requires: With peripheral neuropathy with absent knee or ankle jerks and loss of sensation, or; with symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, anorexia, dizziness, heaviness and stiffness of legs, headache or sleep disturbance. A 100% rating requires: With congestive heart failure, anasarca, or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Beriberi qualify for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?
Veterans rated for Beriberi may qualify for TDIU if the condition — alone or in combination with other service-connected disabilities — prevents substantially gainful employment. A single disability rated at 60% or higher (or multiple disabilities combining to 70%, with one at 40%) can support a TDIU claim under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Beriberi?
Service connection for Beriberi requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease, and (3) a medical nexus linking the current diagnosis to that in-service occurrence. A nexus letter from a treating or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence.
What is the C&P exam like for Beriberi?
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for Beriberi uses a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) specific to the body system involved. The examiner documents the frequency, severity, and functional impact of your symptoms. Bring all relevant treatment records and be prepared to describe your worst-day symptoms — the examiner rates your condition based on the full clinical picture, not a single visit.
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