Erythromelalgia
The VA rates Erythromelalgia under Diagnostic Code 7119 across 4 severity levels, from 10% to 100%. At 100%, veterans receive $3939/month or more in compensation.
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Rating schedule — DC 7119 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 4
- CFR section
- § 4.104
- Body system
- Cardiovascular System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
10%, 30%, 60%, 100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Erythromelalgia?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Characteristic attacks that occur less than daily but at least three times a week and that respond to treatment |
| 30% | Characteristic attacks that occur daily or more often but that respond to treatment |
| 60% | Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, and respond poorly to treatment, but that do not restrict most routine daily activities |
| 100% | Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, respond poorly to treatment, and that restrict most routine daily activities |
“Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, and respond poorly to treatment, but that do not restrict most routine daily activities”
Common Questions About Erythromelalgia VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Erythromelalgia?
The VA rates Erythromelalgia under Diagnostic Code 7119 at 10%, 30%, 60%, 100%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Characteristic attacks that occur less than daily but at least three times a week and that respond to treatment. The maximum 100% rating requires: Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, respond poorly to treatment, and that restrict most routine daily activities.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Erythromelalgia?
The VA rates Erythromelalgia under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7119, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 10% and a 100% rating for Erythromelalgia?
A 10% rating requires: Characteristic attacks that occur less than daily but at least three times a week and that respond to treatment. A 100% rating requires: Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, respond poorly to treatment, and that restrict most routine daily activities. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Erythromelalgia qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Erythromelalgia 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 Erythromelalgia?
The key evidence for Erythromelalgia 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 Erythromelalgia?
The C&P examiner uses a Cardiovascular System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7119 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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