Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7327: Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 0% to 30%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis under diagnostic code 7327 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 7327 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Asymptomatic; or a symptomatic condition that is managed by diet and medication |
| 20% | Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months and without associated hemorrhage, obstruction, abscess, peritonitis, or perforation |
| 30% | Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months and with at least one of the following complications: hemorrhage, obstruction, abscess, peritonitis, or perforation |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Diverticulitis. The Diverticulitis condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Diverticulitis appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 553 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Diverticulitis as the primary issue. The Diverticulitis condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Diverticulitis appeals generally rather than DC 7327 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7327?
Diagnostic code 7327 is the VA rating schedule entry for Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis, 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 7327?
DC 7327 provides ratings of 0%, 20%, 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7327 require?
The 30% rating for Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis requires: Diverticular disease requiring hospitalization for abdominal distress, fever, and leukocytosis (elevated white blood cells) one or more times in the past 12 months and with at least one of the following complications: hemorrhage, obstruction, abscess, peritonitis, or perforation.
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