Duodenal Ulcer — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7305)
The VA rates Duodenal Ulcer under 38 CFR 38 CFR Part 4, DC 7305, Diagnostic Code 7305, from 10% to 60% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 60% rating requires Duodenal ulcer: Severe with recurrent incapacitating episodes averaging more than once a month of two to four weeks duration; or with prolonged episodes of total disability; or with weight loss of 20%…. Related conditions in the Digestive body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Duodenal Ulcer?
Duodenal ulcer: Mild with less than one attack per year; or with slight impairment of health; or with slight weight loss; or with slight exacerbations of epigastric distress and vomiting less than once per month.
Duodenal ulcer: Moderate with one or two attacks per year, each of two to four weeks duration; or with impairment of health manifested by weight loss; or with anemia; or with recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia; or with pyrosis; or with regurgitation.
Duodenal ulcer: Moderately severe with recurring attacks averaging one every two months with each lasting two to four weeks; or with impaired health with anemia, weight loss, strength loss, pain not wholly relieved by standard treatments; or with two or more hospitalizations in the past year.
Duodenal ulcer: Severe with recurrent incapacitating episodes averaging more than once a month of two to four weeks duration; or with prolonged episodes of total disability; or with weight loss of 20% or more from baseline; or complications (hemorrhage, perforation, obstruction requiring surgery).
“Duodenal ulcer: Moderately severe with recurring attacks averaging one every two months with each lasting two to four weeks; or with impaired health with anemia, weight loss, strength loss, pain not wholly relieved by standard treatments; or with two or more hospitalizations in the past year.”
How does the VA rate Digestive conditions?
Common Questions About Duodenal Ulcer VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Duodenal Ulcer?
The VA rates Duodenal Ulcer under Diagnostic Code 7305 at the following tiers: 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Duodenal ulcer: Mild with less than one attack per year; or with slight impairment of health; or with slight weight loss; or with slight exacerbations of epigastric distress and vomiting less than once per month.. The maximum 60% rating requires: Duodenal ulcer: Severe with recurrent incapacitating episodes averaging more than once a month of two to four weeks duration; or with prolonged episodes of total disability; or with weight loss of 20% or more from baseline; or complications (hemorrhage, perforation, obstruction requiring surgery)..
What is Diagnostic Code 7305?
Diagnostic Code 7305 is the VA rating identifier for Duodenal Ulcer within 38 CFR 38 CFR Part 4, DC 7305. 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.
What is the highest rating for Duodenal Ulcer?
The highest schedular rating for Duodenal Ulcer under DC 7305 is 60%. This tier requires: Duodenal ulcer: Severe with recurrent incapacitating episodes averaging more than once a month of two to four weeks duration; or with prolonged episodes of total disability; or with weight loss of 20% or more from baseline; or complications (hemorrhage, perforation, obstruction requiring surgery).. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Duodenal Ulcer alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What 38 CFR section governs Duodenal Ulcer ratings?
Duodenal Ulcer is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR Part 4, DC 7305, Diagnostic Code 7305. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Duodenal Ulcer?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Duodenal Ulcer may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Duodenal Ulcer?
Service connection for Duodenal Ulcer 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.
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