---
title: "DC 7348 - Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy"
diagnostic_code: "7348"
body_system: "Digestive System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.114"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/digestive/7348-vagotomy-with-pyloroplasty-or-gastroenterostomy"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.114"
updated: "2026-07-21T04:20:12.617216Z"
---

# DC 7348 - Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy

Rated under § 4.114. Body system: Digestive System.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 40% | Following confirmation of postoperative complications of stricture or continuing gastric retention |
| 30% | With symptoms and confirmed diagnosis of alkaline gastritis, or with confirmed persisting diarrhea |
| 20% | With incomplete vagotomy |

## Notes

- Note: Rate recurrent ulcer following complete vagotomy under DC 7304 (Peptic ulcer disease), with a minimum rating of 20%; and rate post-operative residuals not addressed by this diagnostic code under DC 7303 (Chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery).

# Vagotomy with Pyloroplasty or Gastroenterostomy (VA Diagnostic Code 7348)

*Digestive System · 38 CFR § 4.114*

## What This Condition Is

Diagnostic Code 7348 covers a **vagotomy** — a surgical procedure on the vagus nerve — performed together with a **pyloroplasty** (surgery to widen the opening between the stomach and small intestine) or a **gastroenterostomy** (surgery that creates a connection between the stomach and the intestine).

The VA rates this condition under the digestive system section of its rating schedule. Ratings focus on the complications and residual effects that can follow these procedures.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating based on the specific postoperative findings and symptoms present. The available levels for Diagnostic Code 7348 are:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
| --- | --- |
| **40%** | Following confirmation of postoperative complications of stricture or continuing gastric retention |
| **30%** | With symptoms and confirmed diagnosis of alkaline gastritis, or with confirmed persisting diarrhea |
| **20%** | With incomplete vagotomy |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under this diagnostic code, the VA considers:

- **Postoperative complications** such as stricture or continuing gastric retention (the highest listed level).
- **Alkaline gastritis** — evaluated when there are symptoms together with a confirmed diagnosis.
- **Persisting diarrhea** — evaluated when it is confirmed.
- **Whether the vagotomy was incomplete.**

## Important Notes

- **Recurrent ulcer following a complete vagotomy** is rated under **Diagnostic Code 7304 (Peptic ulcer disease)**, with a **minimum rating of 20%**.
- **Post-operative residuals not addressed by this diagnostic code** are rated under **Diagnostic Code 7303 (Chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery)**.

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*This overview is provided for general informational purposes and reflects the rating criteria in 38 CFR § 4.114 for Diagnostic Code 7348. Individual ratings depend on the specific findings in your case.*

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