Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12
The VA rates Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12 under Diagnostic Code 7722 across 2 severity levels, from 10% to 100%. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule — DC 7722 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 2
- CFR section
- § 4.117
- Body system
- Hematologic & Lymphatic System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
10%, 100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Requiring continuous treatment with Vitamin Binjections, Vitamin Bsublingual or high-dose oral tablets, or Vitamin Bnasal spray or gel 12 12 12 |
| 100% | For initial diagnosis requiring transfusion due to severe anemia, or if there are signs or symptoms related to central nervous system impairment, such as encephalopathy, myelopathy, or severe peripheral neuropathy, requiring parenteral Btherapy 12 |
“For initial diagnosis requiring transfusion due to severe anemia, or if there are signs or symptoms related to central nervous system impairment, such as encephalopathy, myelopathy, or severe peripheral neuropathy, requiring parenteral Btherapy 12”
What other hematologic & lymphatic conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12 in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 7715Non-Hodgkin's lymphomaRated up to 100%
- 7716Aplastic anemiaRated up to 100%
- 7717AL amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis)Rated up to 100%
- 7718Essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosisRated up to 100%
- 7719Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) (chronic myeloid leukemia or chronic granulocytic leukemia)Rated up to 100%
- 7720Iron deficiency anemiaRated up to 30%
- 7721Folic acid deficiencyRated up to 10%
- 7723Acquired hemolytic anemiaRated up to 100%
- 7724Solitary plasmacytomaRated up to 100%
- 7725Myelodysplastic syndromesRated up to 100%
Common Questions About Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12 VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12?
The VA rates Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12 under Diagnostic Code 7722 at 10%, 100%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Requiring continuous treatment with Vitamin Binjections, Vitamin Bsublingual or high-dose oral tablets, or Vitamin Bnasal spray or gel 12 12 12. The maximum 100% rating requires: For initial diagnosis requiring transfusion due to severe anemia, or if there are signs or symptoms related to central nervous system impairment, such as encephalopathy, myelopathy, or severe peripheral neuropathy, requiring parenteral Btherapy 12.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12?
The VA rates Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12 under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7722, 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 10% and a 100% rating for Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12?
A 10% rating requires: Requiring continuous treatment with Vitamin Binjections, Vitamin Bsublingual or high-dose oral tablets, or Vitamin Bnasal spray or gel 12 12 12. A 100% rating requires: For initial diagnosis requiring transfusion due to severe anemia, or if there are signs or symptoms related to central nervous system impairment, such as encephalopathy, myelopathy, or severe peripheral neuropathy, requiring parenteral Btherapy 12. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12 qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12 alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12?
The key evidence for Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12 is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Pernicious anemia and Vitamin Bdeficiency anemia: 12?
The C&P examiner uses a Hematologic & Lymphatic System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7722 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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