Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7312: Cirrhosis / Liver Disease Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 10% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Cirrhosis / Liver Disease under diagnostic code 7312 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 7312 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia, or incapacitating episodes with symptoms totaling at least 1 but less than 2 weeks in past 12 months What raters look forintermittent fatigue; 1-2 weeks episodes/year |
| 30% | Daily fatigue, malaise, and anorexia, or incapacitating episodes totaling at least 2 but less than 4 weeks in past 12 months What raters look fordaily fatigue; 2-4 weeks episodes/year |
| 50% | Daily fatigue requiring dietary restriction or continuous medication, or incapacitating episodes 4-6 weeks/year What raters look fordietary restriction; continuous medication; 4-6 weeks/year |
| 100% | Near-constant debilitating symptoms with hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, or GI hemorrhage What raters look forhepatic encephalopathy; ascites; GI hemorrhage |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7312?
Diagnostic code 7312 is the VA rating schedule entry for Cirrhosis / Liver Disease, 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 7312?
DC 7312 provides ratings of 10%, 30%, 50%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7312 require?
The 100% rating for Cirrhosis / Liver Disease requires: Near-constant debilitating symptoms with hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, or GI hemorrhage.
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