Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7207: Barrett's Esophagus Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 10% to 30%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Barrett's Esophagus under diagnostic code 7207 in 38 CFR § 4.114. 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 7207 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Without esophageal stricture: documented by pathologic diagnosis with low-grade dysplasia |
| 30% | Without esophageal stricture: documented by pathologic diagnosis with high-grade dysplasia |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Barrett's Esophagus. The Barrett's Esophagus condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7207?
Diagnostic code 7207 is the VA rating schedule entry for Barrett's Esophagus, found in 38 CFR § 4.114. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7207?
DC 7207 provides ratings of 10%, 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7207 require?
The 30% rating for Barrett's Esophagus requires: Without esophageal stricture: documented by pathologic diagnosis with high-grade dysplasia.
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