---
title: "DC 7207 - Barrett's esophagus:"
diagnostic_code: "7207"
body_system: "Digestive System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.114"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/digestive/7207-barretts-esophagus"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.114"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:47:29.610872Z"
---

# DC 7207 - Barrett's esophagus:

Rated under § 4.114. Body system: Digestive System.

With esophageal stricture: Rate as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203). Without esophageal stricture: 30 — Documented by pathologic diagnosis with high-grade dysplasia; 10 — Documented by pathologic diagnosis with low-grade dysplasia.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 30% | Documented by pathologic diagnosis with high-grade dysplasia |
| 10% | Documented by pathologic diagnosis with low-grade dysplasia |

## Notes

- Note (1): If malignancy develops, rate as malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths (DC 7343).
- Note (2): If the condition is resolved via surgery, radiofrequency ablation, or other treatment, rate residuals as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203).

# Barrett's Esophagus — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 7207)

*Digestive System · 38 CFR § 4.114*

## Understanding Barrett's Esophagus

Barrett's esophagus is a condition affecting the esophagus, part of the body's digestive system. Under the VA's rating schedule, it is evaluated using **Diagnostic Code 7207** in **§ 4.114**.

How the VA rates the condition depends on whether an esophageal stricture is present and, if not, on the type of dysplasia documented by a pathologic diagnosis.

## Available Rating Levels

When there is **no esophageal stricture**, Barrett's esophagus is rated at one of the following levels:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
|--------|------------------|
| **30%** | Documented by pathologic diagnosis with high-grade dysplasia |
| **10%** | Documented by pathologic diagnosis with low-grade dysplasia |

When an **esophageal stricture is present**, the condition is instead rated as *esophagus, stricture of* under **Diagnostic Code 7203**.

## What the VA Looks For

- **A pathologic diagnosis.** The rating levels above depend on the condition being documented by a pathologic diagnosis, with the grade of dysplasia — high-grade or low-grade — determining the assigned percentage.
- **Presence of an esophageal stricture.** If a stricture is present, the VA rates the condition under DC 7203 (esophagus, stricture of) rather than under the percentages listed above.

## Important Notes

- **Note (1):** If malignancy develops, the condition is rated as *malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths* (DC 7343).
- **Note (2):** If the condition is resolved via surgery, radiofrequency ablation, or other treatment, any residuals are rated as *esophagus, stricture of* (DC 7203).

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*This overview is based on the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7207 under 38 CFR § 4.114. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.114