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DC 7203Digestive System38 CFR § 4.114

Esophagus, stricture of

VA disability rating criteria for Esophagus, stricture of under Diagnostic Code 7203. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 80% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Documented history without daily symptoms or requirement for daily medications

10%Disability Rating

Documented history of esophageal stricture(s) that requires daily medications to control dysphagia otherwise asymptomatic

30%Disability Rating

Documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year

50%Disability Rating

Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires at least one of the following (1) dilatation 3 or more times per year, (2) dilatation using steroids at least one time per year, or (3) esophageal stent placement

80%Disability Rating

Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia with at least one of the symptoms present: (1) aspiration, (2) undernutrition, and/or (3) substantial weight loss as defined by § 4.112(a) and treatment with either surgical correction or percutaneous esophago-gastrointestinal tube (PEG tube)

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