Diagnostic Code 7121: Post-Phlebitic Syndrome (DVT) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.104
- Rating range
- 0% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 6
- Body system
- Cardiovascular system
The VA rates Post-Phlebitic Syndrome (DVT) under diagnostic code 7121 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 7121 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Asymptomatic palpable or visible varicose veins What raters look forasymptomatic palpable or visible varicose veins |
| 10% | Intermittent edema of extremity or aching and fatigue in leg after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation of extremity or compression hosiery What raters look forintermittent edema; relieved by elevation or compression hosiery |
| 20% | Persistent edema, incompletely relieved by elevation of extremity, with or without beginning stasis pigmentation or eczema What raters look forpersistent edema incompletely relieved by elevation |
| 40% | Persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration What raters look forpersistent edema; stasis pigmentation or eczema |
| 60% | Persistent edema or subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration What raters look forpersistent ulceration |
| 100% | Massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest What raters look formassive board-like edema; constant pain at rest |
DC 7121 rating appeals at the Board
The Board of Veterans' Appeals issued 199 rulings on higher ratings, reductions and severance under diagnostic code 7121 from 2021 to 2026. It granted 35.2%, denied 47.7% and sent 17.1% back for more work. One appeal can contain more than one ruling.
Method: Claim Raven read each ruling in every Board decision stored for 2021 to 2026 and counted it under this code when the decision named DC 7121 for a rating question. These results cover only rulings with an identified diagnostic code and may not represent rulings where no code was stated. Granted includes partial grants; dismissed and withdrawn rulings are left out. These are outcomes within appeals, not first decisions, and not your personal odds.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7121?
Diagnostic code 7121 is the VA rating schedule entry for Post-Phlebitic Syndrome (DVT), 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 7121?
DC 7121 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 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 7121 require?
The 100% rating for Post-Phlebitic Syndrome (DVT) requires: Massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest.
How often does the Board grant a higher rating under DC 7121?
In 194 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on a higher rating under DC 7121 from 2021 to 2026, 34.5% were granted, 47.9% denied and 17.5% sent back for more work. These are appeal outcomes, not your personal odds.
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