VASRD 7304 · Digestive System

Gastric Ulcer VA Disability Rating

Sores in the stomach lining causing pain, nausea, and digestion problems.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
60%Constant symptoms despite meds
40%Recurring flare-ups
20%Off-and-on stomach issues
10%Occasional discomfort

How the VA Evaluates Gastric Ulcer

Endoscopy results, symptoms logs, history of bleeding or hospital visits.

Approval rate

Moderate (~55%) with medical treatment history.

Annual service-connected

3,700 veterans

Average rating

20%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •GI clinic notes
  • •Endoscopy results
  • •Medication list (PPIs)

Strategy Tips

  • •Include long-term med use history
  • •Explain impact on daily eating and pain

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Underreporting frequency of flare-ups
  • •Lack of diagnosis from GI doctor

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •No current GI treatment shown
  • •Claiming ulcer without endoscopy

Onset Patterns

  • •Common with stress, NSAID use, or H. pylori infection

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Gastric Ulcer. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Anemia

    Chronic blood loss

  • GERD

    Often co-occurs

Common questions about Gastric Ulcer

Is Gastric Ulcer a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Gastric Ulcer under VASRD diagnostic code 7304 (Digestive System). Sores in the stomach lining causing pain, nausea, and digestion problems.
What VA disability rating can I get for Gastric Ulcer?
Possible VA ratings for Gastric Ulcer are 60%, 40%, 20%, 10%. Examples: 60% — Constant symptoms despite meds; 40% — Recurring flare-ups; 20% — Off-and-on stomach issues.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Gastric Ulcer?
The average awarded rating for Gastric Ulcer is 20%. Roughly 3,700 veterans are service-connected for Gastric Ulcer each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate (~55%) with medical treatment history..
What evidence helps prove Gastric Ulcer for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Gastric Ulcer claim includes: GI clinic notes; Endoscopy results; Medication list (PPIs).
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Gastric Ulcer?
Common pitfalls when filing for Gastric Ulcer: No current GI treatment shown; Claiming ulcer without endoscopy.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Gastric Ulcer?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Gastric Ulcer include: Anemia, GERD. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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