Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
The VA rates Diverticulitis and diverticulosis under Diagnostic Code 7327 across 3 severity levels, from 0% to 30%. 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 7327 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 30%
- Rating tiers
- 3
- CFR section
- § 4.114
- Body system
- Digestive System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
0%, 20%, 30%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Asymptomatic; or a symptomatic diverticulitis or diverticulosis that is managed by diet and medication |
| 20% | Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and without associated (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation |
| 30% | Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and with at least one of the following complications: (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation |
“Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and without associated (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation”
What other digestive conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Diverticulitis and diverticulosis 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.
- 7318Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks)Rated up to 30%
- 7319Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Rated up to 30%
- 7323Colitis, ulcerativeRated up to 100%
- 7325Enteritis, chronicRated up to 0%
- 7326Crohn's disease or undifferentiated form of inflammatory bowel diseaseRated up to 100%
- 7328Intestine, small, resection ofRated up to 80%
- 7329Intestine, large, resection ofRated up to 100%
- 7330Intestinal fistulous disease, externalRated up to 100%
- 7331Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactiveRated up to 100%
- 7332Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter controlRated up to 100%
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Common Questions About Diverticulitis and diverticulosis VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
The VA rates Diverticulitis and diverticulosis under Diagnostic Code 7327 at 0%, 20%, 30%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Asymptomatic; or a symptomatic diverticulitis or diverticulosis that is managed by diet and medication. The maximum 30% rating requires: Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and with at least one of the following complications: (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
The VA rates Diverticulitis and diverticulosis under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7327, published in 38 CFR § 4.114. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 0% and a 30% rating for Diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
A 0% rating requires: Asymptomatic; or a symptomatic diverticulitis or diverticulosis that is managed by diet and medication. A 30% rating requires: Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months; and with at least one of the following complications: (1) hemorrhage, (2) obstruction, (3) abscess, (4) peritonitis, or (5) perforation. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Diverticulitis and diverticulosis qualify for TDIU?
Diverticulitis and diverticulosis maxes at 30%, well below the single-disability TDIU threshold. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities, TDIU may be achievable under 38 CFR § 4.16. Focus on establishing secondary conditions to increase the combined rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
The key evidence for Diverticulitis and diverticulosis 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 Diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
The C&P examiner uses a Digestive System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7327 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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