Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7722: Pernicious / B12 Deficiency Anemia Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.117
- Rating range
- 10% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Hemic and lymphatic systems
The VA rates Pernicious / B12 Deficiency Anemia under diagnostic code 7722 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 7722 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Requiring continuous treatment with Vitamin B12 injections, sublingual or high-dose oral tablets, or nasal spray or gel What raters look forcontinuous B12 treatment |
| 100% | Initial diagnosis requiring transfusion due to severe anemia, or signs or symptoms of CNS impairment (encephalopathy, myelopathy, or severe peripheral neuropathy) requiring parenteral B12 therapy What raters look fortransfusion; CNS impairment; parenteral B12 |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Anemia. The Anemia condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Anemia appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 76 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Anemia as the primary issue. The Anemia 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 Anemia appeals generally rather than DC 7722 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7722?
Diagnostic code 7722 is the VA rating schedule entry for Pernicious / B12 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 7722?
DC 7722 provides ratings of 10%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7722 require?
The 100% rating for Pernicious / B12 Deficiency Anemia requires: Initial diagnosis requiring transfusion due to severe anemia, or signs or symptoms of CNS impairment (encephalopathy, myelopathy, or severe peripheral neuropathy) requiring parenteral B12 therapy.