VASRD 7305 · Digestive System

Gastric Ulcer VA Disability Rating

Painful sores in your stomach lining that cause nausea, pain, and sometimes bleeding.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
60%Serious stomach ulcers with blood or vomiting
40%Ongoing ulcers affecting daily life
20%Frequent but mild ulcer flare-ups
10%Occasional mild stomach issues

How the VA Evaluates Gastric Ulcer

Gastrointestinal studies showing ulcers and treatment history indicating severity.

Approval rate

Moderate – backed by GI exams and symptoms.

Annual service-connected

180,000 veterans

Average rating

20%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Endoscopy or upper GI studies
  • •Doctor diagnosis with medication list
  • •Records of weight loss or vomiting episodes

Strategy Tips

  • •Submit GI test results
  • •Include records of weight loss, vomiting, or bleeding
  • •Mention how often symptoms affect eating or sleep

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •No recent GI test
  • •Symptom description is vague or downplayed

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Missing test results
  • •Failing to describe all symptoms

Onset Patterns

  • •May begin during service due to stress, infection, or medications
  • •Often worsens with diet or alcohol

Secondary Conditions

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

  • Anemia

    Ulcers can cause internal bleeding

  • GERD

    Often coexists or misdiagnosed

Common questions about Gastric Ulcer

Is Gastric Ulcer a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Gastric Ulcer under VASRD diagnostic code 7305 (Digestive System). Painful sores in your stomach lining that cause nausea, pain, and sometimes bleeding.
What VA disability rating can I get for Gastric Ulcer?
Possible VA ratings for Gastric Ulcer are 60%, 40%, 20%, 10%. Examples: 60% — Serious stomach ulcers with blood or vomiting; 40% — Ongoing ulcers affecting daily life; 20% — Frequent but mild ulcer flare-ups.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Gastric Ulcer?
The average awarded rating for Gastric Ulcer is 20%. Roughly 180,000 veterans are service-connected for Gastric Ulcer each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate – backed by GI exams and symptoms..
What evidence helps prove Gastric Ulcer for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Gastric Ulcer claim includes: Endoscopy or upper GI studies; Doctor diagnosis with medication list; Records of weight loss or vomiting episodes.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Gastric Ulcer?
Common pitfalls when filing for Gastric Ulcer: Missing test results; Failing to describe all symptoms.
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.

Estimate your combined rating

See how Gastric Ulcer combines with your other service-connected conditions using the official VA combined-ratings formula.

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