Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection
Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7301, from 0% to 80% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 80% rating requires: Persistent partial bowel obstruction that is either inoperable and refractory to treatment, or requires total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for obstructive symptoms. Most claims establish the 0% or 10% rating before reaching the top tier.
Rating schedule — DC 7301 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 80%
- Rating tiers
- 5
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Body system
- Digestive System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 80%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection?
History of peritoneal adhesions, currently asymptomatic
Note: Often result from prior abdominal surgery, infection, or trauma.
Symptomatic peritoneal adhesions, persisting or recurring after surgery, trauma, inflammatory disease process such as chronic cholecystitis or Crohn's disease, or infection, as determined by a healthcare provider, and at least one of the following: (1) abdominal pain, (2) nausea, (3) vomiting, (4) colic, (5) constipation, or (6) diarrhea
Symptomatic peritoneal adhesions, persisting or recurring after surgery, trauma, inflammatory disease process such as chronic cholecystitis or Crohn's disease, or infection, as determined by a healthcare provider; and medically-directed dietary modification other than total parenteral nutrition (TPN); and at least one of the following: (1) abdominal pain, (2) nausea, (3) vomiting, (4) colic, (5) constipation, or (6) diarrhea
Symptomatic peritoneal adhesions, persisting or recurring after surgery, trauma, inflammatory disease process such as chronic cholecystitis or Crohn's disease, or infection, as determined by a healthcare provider; and clinical evidence of recurrent obstruction requiring hospitalization at least once a year; and medically-directed dietary modification other than total parenteral nutrition (TPN); and at least one of the following: (1) abdominal pain, (2) nausea, (3) vomiting, (4) colic, (5) constipation, or (6) diarrhea
Persistent partial bowel obstruction that is either inoperable and refractory to treatment, or requires total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for obstructive symptoms
“Symptomatic peritoneal adhesions, persisting or recurring after surgery, trauma, inflammatory disease process such as chronic cholecystitis or Crohn's disease, or infection, as determined by a healthcare provider; and medically-directed dietary modification other than total parenteral nutrition (TPN); and at least one of the following: (1) abdominal pain, (2) nausea, (3) vomiting, (4) colic, (5) constipation, or (6) diarrhea”
Common Questions About Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection?
The VA rates Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection under Diagnostic Code 7301 at 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 80%. The minimum 0% rating requires: History of peritoneal adhesions, currently asymptomatic. The maximum 80% rating requires: Persistent partial bowel obstruction that is either inoperable and refractory to treatment, or requires total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for obstructive symptoms.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection?
The VA rates Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7301, 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 0% and a 80% rating for Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection?
A 0% rating requires: History of peritoneal adhesions, currently asymptomatic. A 80% rating requires: Persistent partial bowel obstruction that is either inoperable and refractory to treatment, or requires total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for obstructive symptoms. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection qualify for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?
Veterans rated for Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection 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 Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection?
Service connection for Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection 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 Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection?
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection 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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