Aneurysm, any large artery — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7111)

The VA rates Aneurysm, any large artery under Diagnostic Code 7111 at the following tiers: 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction. The maximum 100% rating requires: If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction.

Diagnostic Code 7111 is the VA rating identifier for Aneurysm, any large artery within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The highest schedular rating for Aneurysm, any large artery under DC 7111 is 100%. This tier requires: If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Aneurysm, any large artery alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Aneurysm, any large artery is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7111. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Aneurysm, any large artery may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Aneurysm, any large artery requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.