Angioneurotic edema — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7118)

The VA rates Angioneurotic edema under Diagnostic Code 7118 at the following tiers: 10%, 20%, 40%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Attacks without laryngeal involvement lasting one to seven days and occurring two to four times a year. The maximum 40% rating requires: Attacks without laryngeal involvement lasting one to seven days or longer and occurring more than eight times a year, or; attacks with laryngeal involvement of any duration occurring more than twice a year.

Diagnostic Code 7118 is the VA rating identifier for Angioneurotic edema 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 Angioneurotic edema under DC 7118 is 40%. This tier requires: Attacks without laryngeal involvement lasting one to seven days or longer and occurring more than eight times a year, or; attacks with laryngeal involvement of any duration occurring more than twice a year. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Angioneurotic edema alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Angioneurotic edema is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7118. 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 Angioneurotic edema may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

The key evidence for Angioneurotic edema depends on the body system. For cardiovascular conditions, exercise stress test results or estimated METs drive the rating. Document specific activity limitations — stairs, walking distances, lifting capacities. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional is essential for contested claims.

Angioneurotic edema maxes at 40%, below the single-disability TDIU threshold of 60%. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities totaling 70%+ (with one at 40%+), TDIU under § 4.16(a) may apply. Extraschedular TDIU under § 4.16(b) is available if Angioneurotic edema alone prevents work regardless of the rating percentage.