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DC 7304Digestive System38 CFR § 4.114

Peptic ulcer disease

VA disability rating criteria for Peptic ulcer disease under Diagnostic Code 7304. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

History of peptic ulcer disease documented by endoscopy or diagnostic imaging studies

20%Disability Rating

Episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, that: last for at least three consecutive days in duration; occur three times or less in the past 12 months; and are managed by daily prescribed medication

40%Disability Rating

Episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, that: last for at least three consecutive days in duration; occur four or more times in the past 12 months; and are managed by daily prescribed medication

60%Disability Rating

Continuous abdominal pain with intermittent vomiting, recurrent hematemesis (vomiting blood) or melena (tarry stools); and manifestations of anemia which require hospitalization at least once in the past 12 months

100%Disability Rating

Post-operative for perforation or hemorrhage, for three months

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