Beriberi
The VA rates Beriberi under Diagnostic Code 6314 across 3 severity levels, from 30% to 100%. At 100%, veterans receive $3939/month or more in compensation.
Rating schedule — DC 6314 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 30%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 3
- CFR section
- § 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?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | 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 |
| 60% | With cardiomegaly, or; with peripheral neuropathy with footdrop or atrophy of thigh or calf muscles |
| 100% | 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?
Yes — a 100% rating for Beriberi 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 Beriberi?
The key evidence for Beriberi 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 Beriberi?
The C&P examiner uses a Infectious Diseases DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6314 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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