Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7114: Arteriosclerosis Obliterans / Peripheral Artery Disease Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.104
- Rating range
- 20% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Cardiovascular system
The VA rates Arteriosclerosis Obliterans / Peripheral Artery Disease under diagnostic code 7114 in 38 CFR § 4.104. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7114 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 20% | Claudication on walking more than 100 yards, or diminished peripheral pulses or ABI of 0.9 or less What raters look forclaudication 100+ yards; ABI 0.9 or less |
| 40% | Claudication on walking between 25-100 yards on a level grade at 2 mph, and trophic changes or ABI of 0.7 or less What raters look forclaudication 25-100 yards; trophic changes; ABI 0.7 or less |
| 60% | Claudication on walking less than 25 yards on a level grade at 2 mph, and either persistent coldness of the extremity or ABI of 0.5 or less What raters look forclaudication less than 25 yards; persistent coldness; ABI 0.5 or less |
| 100% | Ischemic limb pain at rest, and either deep ischemic ulcers or ankle/brachial index of 0.4 or less What raters look forrest pain; ischemic ulcers; ABI 0.4 or less |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7114?
Diagnostic code 7114 is the VA rating schedule entry for Arteriosclerosis Obliterans / Peripheral Artery Disease, found in 38 CFR § 4.104. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7114?
DC 7114 provides ratings of 20%, 40%, 60%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7114 require?
The 100% rating for Arteriosclerosis Obliterans requires: Ischemic limb pain at rest, and either deep ischemic ulcers or ankle/brachial index of 0.4 or less.