Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7123)

The VA rates Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) under Diagnostic Code 7123 at the following tiers: 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin). The maximum 100% rating requires: Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin).

Diagnostic Code 7123 is the VA rating identifier for Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) 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 Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) under DC 7123 is 100%. This tier requires: Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin). Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7123. 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 Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) 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 Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) 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.