VA Diagnostic Code 7120Varicose veins
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Varicose Veins (VA Diagnostic Code 7120)
Understanding This Rating
Varicose veins are evaluated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7120, which falls within the Cardiovascular System ratings found in 38 CFR § 4.104.
What the Condition Is
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that commonly appear in the legs. Within the VA's rating schedule, this condition is addressed under the cardiovascular system.
How the VA Rates It
For Diagnostic Code 7120, the VA rating schedule directs that varicose veins be evaluated under Diagnostic Code 7121. This means the criteria used to assign a rating level for varicose veins are drawn from Diagnostic Code 7121 rather than a separate stand-alone formula listed under 7120.
What the VA Looks For
Because Diagnostic Code 7120 refers evaluation to Diagnostic Code 7121, the VA applies the criteria associated with that referenced code when determining a rating for varicose veins.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.104. It is not legal advice, and individual outcomes are not guaranteed.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.104, diagnostic code 7120. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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