Immune thrombocytopenia
Immune thrombocytopenia is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.117, Diagnostic Code 7705, from 0% to 100% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 100% rating requires: Requiring chemotherapy for chronic refractory thrombocytopenia; or a platelet count 30,000 or below despite treatment. Most claims establish the 0% or 10% rating before reaching the top tier.
Rating schedule — DC 7705 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 5
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.117
- Body system
- Hematologic & Lymphatic System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
0%, 10%, 30%, 70%, 100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Immune thrombocytopenia?
Platelet count above 50,000 and asymptomatic; or for immune thrombocytopenia in remission
Platelet count higher than 30,000 but not higher than 50,000, not requiring treatment
Platelet count higher than 30,000 but not higher than 50,000, with either immune thrombocytopenia or mild mucous membrane bleeding which requires oral corticosteroid therapy or intravenous immune globulin
Requiring immunosuppressive therapy; or for a platelet count higher than 30,000 but not higher than 50,000, with history of hospitalization because of severe bleeding requiring intravenous immune globulin, high-dose parenteral corticosteroids, and platelet transfusions
Requiring chemotherapy for chronic refractory thrombocytopenia; or a platelet count 30,000 or below despite treatment
“Platelet count higher than 30,000 but not higher than 50,000, with either immune thrombocytopenia or mild mucous membrane bleeding which requires oral corticosteroid therapy or intravenous immune globulin”
Common Questions About Immune thrombocytopenia VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Immune thrombocytopenia?
The VA rates Immune thrombocytopenia under Diagnostic Code 7705 at 0%, 10%, 30%, 70%, 100%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Platelet count above 50,000 and asymptomatic; or for immune thrombocytopenia in remission. The maximum 100% rating requires: Requiring chemotherapy for chronic refractory thrombocytopenia; or a platelet count 30,000 or below despite treatment.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Immune thrombocytopenia?
The VA rates Immune thrombocytopenia under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7705, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.117. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 0% and a 100% rating for Immune thrombocytopenia?
A 0% rating requires: Platelet count above 50,000 and asymptomatic; or for immune thrombocytopenia in remission. A 100% rating requires: Requiring chemotherapy for chronic refractory thrombocytopenia; or a platelet count 30,000 or below despite treatment. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Immune thrombocytopenia qualify for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?
Veterans rated for Immune thrombocytopenia 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 Immune thrombocytopenia?
Service connection for Immune thrombocytopenia 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 Immune thrombocytopenia?
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for Immune thrombocytopenia 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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