VASRD 7118 · Cardiovascular / Vascular

Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) VA Disability Rating

A rare disease causing blood vessel inflammation, usually in the hands and feet, leading to pain and potential tissue damage.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
100%Gangrene or severe tissue loss
60%Constant pain and tissue changes
20%Mild pain when walking

How the VA Evaluates Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

Circulatory impairment, pain, presence of gangrene, tissue changes, confirmed diagnosis.

Approval rate

Moderate (~65%)

Annual service-connected

150 veterans

Average rating

60%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Vascular imaging (angiography)
  • •Vascular surgery reports

Strategy Tips

  • •Document symptom progression clearly
  • •Include smoking history and exposure context

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •No confirmation of smoking history
  • •Symptoms attributed to other circulatory conditions

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Failing to connect condition to military exposure or field conditions

Onset Patterns

  • •Heavy tobacco use, environmental toxins

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease). Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Amputation

    Severe tissue damage

  • Depression

    Chronic pain and disability

Common questions about Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

Is Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) under VASRD diagnostic code 7118 (Cardiovascular / Vascular). A rare disease causing blood vessel inflammation, usually in the hands and feet, leading to pain and potential tissue damage.
What VA disability rating can I get for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?
Possible VA ratings for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) are 100%, 60%, 20%. Examples: 100% — Gangrene or severe tissue loss; 60% — Constant pain and tissue changes; 20% — Mild pain when walking.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?
The average awarded rating for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) is 60%. Roughly 150 veterans are service-connected for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate (~65%).
What evidence helps prove Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) claim includes: Vascular imaging (angiography); Vascular surgery reports.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?
Common pitfalls when filing for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease): Failing to connect condition to military exposure or field conditions.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) include: Amputation, Depression. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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