Stomach, stenosis of
The VA rates Stomach, stenosis of under Diagnostic Code 7309 at a single 0% level. With a cap of 0%, most veterans pursue secondary conditions to increase their combined rating.
Rating schedule — DC 7309 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 0%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.114
- Body system
- Digestive System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
0%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Stomach, stenosis of?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Rate as chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery (DC 7303) or peptic ulcer disease (DC 7304), depending on the predominant disability. Note: Cross-reference — see referenced criteria for rating tiers |
“Rate as chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery (DC 7303) or peptic ulcer disease (DC 7304), depending on the predominant disability.”
What other digestive conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Stomach, stenosis of 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.
- 7301Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infectionRated up to 80%
- 7303Chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgeryRated up to 80%
- 7304Peptic ulcer diseaseRated up to 100%
- 7305Duodenal UlcerRated up to 60%
- 7307Gastritis, chronicRated up to 0%
- 7310Stomach, injury of, residualsRated up to 0%
- 7311Residuals of injury of the liverRated up to 0%
- 7312Cirrhosis of the liverRated up to 100%
- 7314Chronic biliary tract diseaseRated up to 30%
- 7315Cholelithiasis, chronicRated up to 0%
Common Questions About Stomach, stenosis of VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Stomach, stenosis of?
The VA rates Stomach, stenosis of under Diagnostic Code 7309 at 0%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Rate as chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery (DC 7303) or peptic ulcer disease (DC 7304), depending on the predominant disability.. The maximum 0% rating requires: Rate as chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery (DC 7303) or peptic ulcer disease (DC 7304), depending on the predominant disability..
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Stomach, stenosis of?
The VA rates Stomach, stenosis of under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7309, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Stomach, stenosis of qualify for TDIU?
Stomach, stenosis of maxes at 0%, 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 Stomach, stenosis of?
The key evidence for Stomach, stenosis of 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 Stomach, stenosis of?
The C&P examiner uses a Digestive System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7309 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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