VA Diagnostic Code 7111Aneurysm, any large artery
A single 100% rating under § 4.104. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Following surgery: Evaluate under DC 7114 (peripheral arterial disease).
- Note: Six months following discharge from inpatient hospitalization for surgery, determine the appropriate disability rating by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter.
Aneurysm, Any Large Artery (VA Diagnostic Code 7111)
Cardiovascular System · 38 CFR § 4.104
Understanding This Condition
An aneurysm of a large artery is a cardiovascular condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7111, found in the rating schedule at § 4.104. This entry covers aneurysms occurring in any large artery.
How the VA Rates It
The VA uses a rating schedule to assign a disability percentage based on the criteria met. For this condition, the schedule provides the following rating level:
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 100% | If symptomatic; or, for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for surgical correction |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating a large artery aneurysm, the VA considers:
- Symptoms — Whether the condition is symptomatic.
- Surgical recommendation and recovery — The rating applies for the period beginning on the date a physician recommends surgical correction and continuing for six months following discharge from inpatient hospital admission for that surgery.
Important Notes
- After surgery: Following surgery, the condition is evaluated under DC 7114 (peripheral arterial disease).
- Mandatory follow-up examination: Six months following discharge from inpatient hospitalization for surgery, the appropriate disability rating is determined by a mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that examination — or any subsequent examination — is subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e).
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule (38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7111). Individual evaluations depend on the specific medical evidence and examination findings in each case.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.104, diagnostic code 7111. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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