Residuals of injury of the liver — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7311)

The VA rates Residuals of injury of the liver under Diagnostic Code 7311 at the following tiers: 0%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Depending on the specific residuals, separately evaluate as adhesions of peritoneum (diagnostic code 7301), cirrhosis of liver (diagnostic code 7312), and chronic liver disease without cirrhosis (diagnostic code 7345).. The maximum 0% rating requires: Depending on the specific residuals, separately evaluate as adhesions of peritoneum (diagnostic code 7301), cirrhosis of liver (diagnostic code 7312), and chronic liver disease without cirrhosis (diagnostic code 7345)..

Diagnostic Code 7311 is the VA rating identifier for Residuals of injury of the liver 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 Residuals of injury of the liver is defined in 38 CFR Part 4 under DC 7311. See the rating tiers above for exact criteria.

Residuals of injury of the liver is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7311. 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 Residuals of injury of the liver 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 Residuals of injury of the liver 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.