---
title: "DC 7331 - Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactive"
diagnostic_code: "7331"
body_system: "Digestive System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.114"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/digestive/7331-peritonitis-tuberculous-active-or-inactive"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.114"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:48:48.312404Z"
---

# DC 7331 - Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactive

Rated under § 4.114. Body system: Digestive System.

Active rated 100. Inactive: See §§ 4.88b and 4.89.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Active |

# Tuberculous Peritonitis (VA Diagnostic Code 7331)

## Understanding This Condition

Tuberculous peritonitis is a condition affecting the **digestive system**. It is rated by the VA under **Diagnostic Code 7331**, found in **§ 4.114** of the VA rating schedule. This condition may be evaluated as either **active** or **inactive**.

## Available Rating Levels

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **100%** | Active |

For **inactive** tuberculous peritonitis, the VA does not assign a rating under a single fixed level here. Instead, evaluation is directed by **§§ 4.88b and 4.89** of the rating schedule.

## What the VA Looks For

When rating tuberculous peritonitis, the VA considers whether the condition is **active or inactive**:

- **Active** tuberculous peritonitis is rated at **100%**.
- **Inactive** tuberculous peritonitis is evaluated according to the provisions of **§§ 4.88b and 4.89**.

This entry is part of the VA's evaluation criteria for the **Digestive System** under **§ 4.114**.

*This information is provided for general reference and reflects the VA rating schedule criteria for Diagnostic Code 7331. It is not legal advice, and individual rating determinations depend on the specifics of each claim.*

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