Diagnostic Code 7305: Duodenal / Peptic Ulcer (obsolete, now DC 7304) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 10% to 60%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Duodenal / Peptic Ulcer (obsolete, now DC 7304) under diagnostic code 7305 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 7305 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Mild; with recurring symptoms once or twice yearly What raters look forrecurring symptoms once or twice yearly |
| 20% | Moderate; recurring episodes of severe symptoms two or three times a year averaging 10 days in duration; or with continuous moderate manifestations What raters look forsevere symptoms two or three times a year averaging 10 days; continuous moderate manifestations |
| 40% | Moderately severe; less than severe but with impairment of health manifested by anemia and weight loss; or recurrent incapacitating episodes averaging 10 days or more in duration at least four or more times a year What raters look forimpairment of health manifested by anemia and weight loss; incapacitating episodes averaging 10 days or more at least four times a year |
| 60% | Severe; pain only partially relieved by standard ulcer therapy, periodic vomiting, recurrent hematemesis or melena, with manifestations of anemia and weight loss productive of definite impairment of health What raters look forpain only partially relieved by standard ulcer therapy; recurrent hematemesis or melena; anemia and weight loss |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7305?
Diagnostic code 7305 is the VA rating schedule entry for Duodenal / Peptic Ulcer (obsolete, now DC 7304), 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 7305?
DC 7305 provides ratings of 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7305 require?
The 60% rating for Duodenal / Peptic Ulcer requires: Severe; pain only partially relieved by standard ulcer therapy, periodic vomiting, recurrent hematemesis or melena, with manifestations of anemia and weight loss productive of definite impairment of health.
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