Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7330
Chronic Enterocolitis Secondary to Tuberculosis of the Intestines
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Chronic Enterocolitis when it develops after Tuberculosis of the Intestines.
Why Chronic Enterocolitis Is Linked to Tuberculosis of the Intestines
Poor absorption
Primary condition · VASRD 7331
Tuberculosis of the Intestines
Intestinal infection caused by tuberculosis bacteria leading to digestive issues.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7330
Chronic Enterocolitis
Chronic inflammation of the intestines, often causing diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Chronic Enterocolitis VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Chronic Enterocolitis the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Tuberculosis of the Intestines — severity of Chronic Enterocolitis itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
30% Tuberculosis of the Intestines + 20% Chronic Enterocolitis = 44%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 30% and 20% combine to 44%, not 50%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Chronic Enterocolitis Secondary Claim
- •GI consults
- •Lab work and symptom logs
Common questions about Chronic Enterocolitis secondary to Tuberculosis of the Intestines
- Can Chronic Enterocolitis be service-connected as secondary to Tuberculosis of the Intestines?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Poor absorption You'll need a current Chronic Enterocolitis diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Tuberculosis of the Intestin…
- What VA rating can I get for Chronic Enterocolitis as a secondary condition?
- Chronic Enterocolitis is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7330 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 30%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Chronic Enterocolitis itself, not on the severity of Tuberculosis of the Intestines.
- How does a secondary Chronic Enterocolitis claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 30% rating for Tuberculosis of the Intestines combined with a 20% rating for Chronic Enterocolitis (example figures) produces a combined rating of 44%, not 50%. Approving Chronic Enterocolitis as secondary still typically…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Chronic Enterocolitis as secondary to Tuberculosis of the Intestines?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Chronic Enterocolitis diagnosis includes: GI consults; Lab work and symptom logs. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provider explaining how Tuberculosis of the Intestines caused or aggravated Chronic Enterocolitis is typically the deciding piece of evidenc…
Primary condition
Full Tuberculosis of the Intestines guide
Secondary condition
Full Chronic Enterocolitis guide
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