VA Diagnostic Code 7112Aneurysm, any small artery
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- 0%
Asymptomatic
Notes on this code
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- Note: If symptomatic, evaluate according to body system affected. Following surgery, evaluate residuals under the body system affected.
Small Artery Aneurysm (VA Diagnostic Code 7112)
Understanding This Condition
An aneurysm of a small artery is a cardiovascular condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7112, found in § 4.104 of the rating schedule for the Cardiovascular System.
This entry addresses aneurysms occurring in any small artery. The way the VA evaluates this condition depends heavily on whether it produces symptoms and whether you have undergone surgery for it.
Available Rating Levels
Under Diagnostic Code 7112, the following rating level is defined:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Asymptomatic |
A 0% rating applies when the aneurysm is asymptomatic — meaning it is not currently producing symptoms. A 0% rating acknowledges a service-connected condition even when no compensable level of disability is present under this code.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating a small artery aneurysm, the VA considers the following important guidance:
- If the condition is symptomatic, it is evaluated according to the body system affected — rather than being limited to the asymptomatic rating under this code.
- Following surgery, any residuals are evaluated under the body system affected.
This means that the impact of the aneurysm — including any symptoms or post-surgical residuals — is assessed based on how and where it affects your body, directing the evaluation to the appropriate body system for those effects.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.104, Diagnostic Code 7112. It is provided for general informational purposes.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.104, diagnostic code 7112. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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