Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7113)

The VA rates Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic under Diagnostic Code 7113 at the following tiers: 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 100%. The minimum 20% rating requires: Upper extremity. The maximum 100% rating requires: With high-output heart failure.

Diagnostic Code 7113 is the VA rating identifier for Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic 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 Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic under DC 7113 is 100%. This tier requires: With high-output heart failure. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7113. 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 Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic 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 Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic 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.