---
title: "DC 7710 - Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive:"
diagnostic_code: "7710"
body_system: "Hemic and Lymphatic Systems"
cfr_section: "§ 4.117"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/hemic-and-lymphatic/7710-adenitis-tuberculous-active-or-inactive"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.117"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:08:17.281257Z"
---

# DC 7710 - Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive:

Rated under § 4.117. Body system: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems.

Rate under § 4.88c or 4.89 of this part, whichever is appropriate

## Rating criteria

No itemised criteria have been extracted for this code. Use the official source.

# Tuberculous Adenitis (VA Diagnostic Code 7710)

## Understanding This Condition and How the VA Rates It

Tuberculous adenitis is a condition affecting the **Hemic and Lymphatic Systems**, rated by the VA under **Diagnostic Code 7710** in accordance with **§ 4.117** of the VA rating schedule. This condition may be rated whether it is **active or inactive**.

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## What Are the Available Rating Levels?

Diagnostic Code 7710 does not carry its own fixed schedule of percentage levels. Instead, the VA directs that this condition be **rated under § 4.88c or § 4.89 of this part, whichever is appropriate**.

Because the applicable rating percentages are determined by those referenced sections, the specific rating level assigned depends on which of those provisions applies to your circumstances.

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## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating tuberculous adenitis under Diagnostic Code 7710, the VA:

- Classifies the condition under the **Hemic and Lymphatic Systems** body system.
- Applies the criteria found in **§ 4.117** of the rating schedule.
- Determines the appropriate rating by referring to **§ 4.88c or § 4.89**, selecting whichever provision is appropriate to the individual case.
- Considers the condition regardless of whether it is currently **active or inactive**.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 7710 (§ 4.117). For the specific rating criteria and percentages, refer to § 4.88c and § 4.89 of the VA regulations.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.117