Gallbladder, injury of — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7317)
The VA rates Gallbladder, injury of under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7317, from 0% to 0% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 0% rating requires Rate as adhesions of the peritoneum due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection (DC 7301); or chronic gallbladder and biliary tract disease (DC 7314), or cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), compl…. Related conditions in the Digestive body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Gallbladder, injury of?
Rate as adhesions of the peritoneum due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection (DC 7301); or chronic gallbladder and biliary tract disease (DC 7314), or cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks) (DC 7318), depending on the predominant disability.
“Rate as adhesions of the peritoneum due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection (DC 7301); or chronic gallbladder and biliary tract disease (DC 7314), or cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks) (DC 7318), depending on the predominant disability.”
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Common Questions About Gallbladder, injury of VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Gallbladder, injury of?
The VA rates Gallbladder, injury of under Diagnostic Code 7317 at the following tiers: 0%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Rate as adhesions of the peritoneum due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection (DC 7301); or chronic gallbladder and biliary tract disease (DC 7314), or cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks) (DC 7318), depending on the predominant disability.. The maximum 0% rating requires: Rate as adhesions of the peritoneum due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection (DC 7301); or chronic gallbladder and biliary tract disease (DC 7314), or cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks) (DC 7318), depending on the predominant disability..
What is Diagnostic Code 7317?
Diagnostic Code 7317 is the VA rating identifier for Gallbladder, injury of 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.
What is the highest rating for Gallbladder, injury of?
The maximum rating for Gallbladder, injury of is defined in 38 CFR Part 4 under DC 7317. See the rating tiers above for exact criteria.
What 38 CFR section governs Gallbladder, injury of ratings?
Gallbladder, injury of is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7317. 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 Gallbladder, injury of?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Gallbladder, injury of 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 Gallbladder, injury of?
Service connection for Gallbladder, injury of 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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