Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)
The VA rates Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's) under Diagnostic Code 7124 across 2 severity levels, from 0% to 10%. 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 7124 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 10%
- Rating tiers
- 2
- CFR section
- § 4.104
- Body system
- Cardiovascular System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
0%, 10%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Characteristic attacks without trophic change(s) |
| 10% | Characteristic attacks associated with trophic change(s), such as tight, shiny skin |
“Characteristic attacks associated with trophic change(s), such as tight, shiny skin”
What other cardiovascular conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's) 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.
- 7112Aneurysm, any small arteryRated up to 0%
- 7113Arteriovenous fistula, traumaticRated up to 100%
- 7114Peripheral arterial diseaseRated up to 100%
- 7115Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease)Rated up to 100%
- 7117Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's)Rated up to 100%
- 7118Angioneurotic edemaRated up to 40%
- 7119ErythromelalgiaRated up to 100%
- 7121Post-phlebitic syndrome of any etiologyRated up to 100%
- 7122Cold injury residualsRated up to 30%
- 7123Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin)Rated up to 100%
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Common Questions About Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's) VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)?
The VA rates Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's) under Diagnostic Code 7124 at 0%, 10%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Characteristic attacks without trophic change(s). The maximum 10% rating requires: Characteristic attacks associated with trophic change(s), such as tight, shiny skin.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)?
The VA rates Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's) under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7124, published in 38 CFR § 4.104. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 0% and a 10% rating for Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)?
A 0% rating requires: Characteristic attacks without trophic change(s). A 10% rating requires: Characteristic attacks associated with trophic change(s), such as tight, shiny skin. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's) qualify for TDIU?
Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's) maxes at 10%, well below the single-disability TDIU threshold. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities, TDIU may be achievable under 38 CFR § 4.16. Focus on establishing secondary conditions to increase the combined rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)?
The key evidence for Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's) 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 Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)?
The C&P examiner uses a Cardiovascular System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7124 rating criteria. Cardiac stress testing or METs estimation drives the rating. If you cannot exercise, the examiner estimates METs from interview. Be specific about what activities cause symptoms — stairs, walking distances, lifting limits.
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