VA Diagnostic Code 6313Avitaminosis
Rated from 10% to 100% under § 4.88b. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 100%
Marked mental changes, moist dermatitis, inability to retain adequate nourishment, exhaustion, and cachexia
- 60%
With all of the symptoms listed below, plus mental symptoms and impaired bodily vigor
- 40%
With stomatitis, diarrhea, and symmetrical dermatitis
- 20%
With stomatitis, or achlorhydria, or diarrhea
- 10%
Confirmed diagnosis with nonspecific symptoms such as: decreased appetite, weight loss, abdominal discomfort, weakness, inability to concentrate and irritability
Avitaminosis (VA Diagnostic Code 6313)
VA Disability Rating Schedule — 38 CFR § 4.88bBody System: Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies
What Is Avitaminosis?
Avitaminosis is a condition caused by a deficiency of one or more vitamins. It falls under the VA's rating category for Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies.
Under Diagnostic Code 6313, the VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity and combination of symptoms a veteran experiences — ranging from a confirmed diagnosis with nonspecific symptoms at the lower end, up to marked physical and mental deterioration at the highest level.
Available Rating Levels
The VA rates avitaminosis at one of five levels. Each level reflects an increasing range and severity of symptoms.
100%
Marked mental changes, moist dermatitis, inability to retain adequate nourishment, exhaustion, and cachexia.
60%
With all of the symptoms listed at the 40% level, plus mental symptoms and impaired bodily vigor.
40%
With stomatitis, diarrhea, and symmetrical dermatitis.
20%
With stomatitis, or achlorhydria, or diarrhea.
10%
Confirmed diagnosis with nonspecific symptoms such as: decreased appetite, weight loss, abdominal discomfort, weakness, inability to concentrate, and irritability.
What the VA Looks For
When rating avitaminosis under Diagnostic Code 6313, the VA considers:
- A confirmed diagnosis of the condition, which is the foundation for the 10% level along with nonspecific symptoms.
- The specific symptoms present, such as stomatitis, achlorhydria, and diarrhea, which factor into the 20% and 40% levels.
- Combinations of symptoms — for example, stomatitis, diarrhea, and symmetrical dermatitis together at the 40% level.
- Mental symptoms and impaired bodily vigor, which distinguish the 60% level.
- The most severe presentations, including marked mental changes, moist dermatitis, inability to retain adequate nourishment, exhaustion, and cachexia, which correspond to the 100% level.
This information summarizes the VA rating schedule for Avitaminosis under Diagnostic Code 6313 (38 CFR § 4.88b). It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.88b, diagnostic code 6313. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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