Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7338: Hernia (Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, Incisional) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.114
- Rating range
- 0% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 6
- Body system
- Digestive system
The VA rates Hernia (Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, Incisional) under diagnostic code 7338 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 7338 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Asymptomatic hernia; present and repairable, or repaired What raters look forasymptomatic; repairable; repaired |
| 10% | Irreparable hernia (new or recurrent) present 12 months or more, smaller than 3 cm What raters look forirreparable; smaller than 3 cm |
| 20% | Irreparable hernia 3 cm to under 15 cm, with pain for 12+ months when performing one of: bending over, activities of daily living, walking, climbing stairs What raters look forirreparable; 3-15 cm; pain with one activity |
| 30% | Irreparable hernia 3 cm to under 15 cm, with pain for 12+ months when performing at least two of: bending over, activities of daily living, walking, climbing stairs What raters look forirreparable; 3-15 cm; pain with two activities |
| 60% | Irreparable hernia 15 cm or greater in one dimension, with pain for 12+ months when performing two of: bending over, activities of daily living, walking, climbing stairs What raters look forirreparable; 15 cm or greater; pain with two activities |
| 100% | Irreparable hernia 15 cm or greater in one dimension, with pain for 12+ months when performing at least three of: bending over, activities of daily living, walking, climbing stairs What raters look forirreparable; 15 cm or greater; pain with three activities |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Hernia. The Hernia condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7338?
Diagnostic code 7338 is the VA rating schedule entry for Hernia (Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, Incisional), 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 7338?
DC 7338 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 60%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7338 require?
The 100% rating for Hernia requires: Irreparable hernia 15 cm or greater in one dimension, with pain for 12+ months when performing at least three of: bending over, activities of daily living, walking, climbing stairs.