Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7205)

The VA rates Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired under Diagnostic Code 7205 at the following tiers: 0%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Rate as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203).. The maximum 0% rating requires: Rate as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203)..

Diagnostic Code 7205 is the VA rating identifier for Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114. 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 maximum rating for Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired is defined in 38 CFR Part 4 under DC 7205. See the rating tiers above for exact criteria.

Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7205. 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 Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired 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 Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired 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.