Liver transplant
Liver transplant is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7351, from 30% to 100% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 100% rating requires: For an indefinite period from the date of hospital admission for transplant surgery. Most claims establish the 30% or 60% rating before reaching the top tier.
Rating schedule — DC 7351 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 30%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 3
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Body system
- Digestive System
- 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 Liver transplant?
Following transplant surgery, minimum rating
Eligible and awaiting transplant surgery, minimum rating
For an indefinite period from the date of hospital admission for transplant surgery
“Eligible and awaiting transplant surgery, minimum rating”
Common Questions About Liver transplant VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Liver transplant?
The VA rates Liver transplant under Diagnostic Code 7351 at 30%, 60%, 100%. The minimum 30% rating requires: Following transplant surgery, minimum rating. The maximum 100% rating requires: For an indefinite period from the date of hospital admission for transplant surgery.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Liver transplant?
The VA rates Liver transplant under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7351, governed by 38 CFR 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 30% and a 100% rating for Liver transplant?
A 30% rating requires: Following transplant surgery, minimum rating. A 100% rating requires: For an indefinite period from the date of hospital admission for transplant surgery. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Liver transplant qualify for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?
Veterans rated for Liver transplant 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 Liver transplant?
Service connection for Liver transplant 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 Liver transplant?
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for Liver transplant 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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