Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7721: Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.117
- Rating range
- 0% to 10%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Hemic and lymphatic systems
The VA rates Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia under diagnostic code 7721 in 38 CFR § 4.117. 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 7721 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Asymptomatic, or requiring treatment only by dietary modification What raters look forasymptomatic; dietary modification only |
| 10% | Requiring continuous treatment with high-dose oral supplementation What raters look forcontinuous high-dose oral supplementation |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7721?
Diagnostic code 7721 is the VA rating schedule entry for Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia, found in 38 CFR § 4.117. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7721?
DC 7721 provides ratings of 0%, 10%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7721 require?
The 10% rating for Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia requires: Requiring continuous treatment with high-dose oral supplementation.
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Claim Raven is not legal or medical advice and is not an official VA application. Rating criteria are quoted from 38 CFR Part 4; the VA applies them to your specific record.
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