Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7304
Gastric Ulcer 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 Gastric Ulcer when it develops after Tuberculosis of the Intestines.
Why Gastric Ulcer Is Linked to Tuberculosis of the Intestines
Ulceration
Primary condition · VASRD 7331
Tuberculosis of the Intestines
Intestinal infection caused by tuberculosis bacteria leading to digestive issues.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7304
Gastric Ulcer
This is one of the VASRD codes covering gastric ulcers, rated on the same symptom-severity and frequency framework as the more commonly cited gastric ulcer code - a history of bleeding, hospital visits, and how well symptoms respond to treatment all factor into the rating, not just the diagnosis itself.
Gastric Ulcer VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Gastric Ulcer the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Tuberculosis of the Intestines — severity of Gastric Ulcer itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
30% Tuberculosis of the Intestines + 20% Gastric Ulcer = 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 Gastric Ulcer Secondary Claim
- •GI clinic notes documenting ongoing care.
- •Endoscopy results confirming the ulcer.
- •A medication list showing PPI (proton pump inhibitor) or other ulcer treatment use.
Common questions about Gastric Ulcer secondary to Tuberculosis of the Intestines
- Can Gastric Ulcer 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. Ulceration You'll need a current Gastric Ulcer diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Tuberculosis of the Intestines — the same…
- What VA rating can I get for Gastric Ulcer as a secondary condition?
- Gastric Ulcer is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7304 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 60%, 40%, 20%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Gastric Ulcer itself, not on the severity of Tuberculosis of the Intestines.
- How does a secondary Gastric Ulcer 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 Gastric Ulcer (example figures) produces a combined rating of 44%, not 50%. Approving Gastric Ulcer as secondary still typically raises your ove…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Gastric Ulcer as secondary to Tuberculosis of the Intestines?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Gastric Ulcer diagnosis includes: GI clinic notes documenting ongoing care.; Endoscopy results confirming the ulcer.; A medication list showing PPI (proton pump inhibitor) or other ulcer treatment use.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provider explaining…
Primary condition
Full Tuberculosis of the Intestines guide
Secondary condition
Full Gastric Ulcer guide
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