Stomach, injury of, residuals (DC 7310)

Body system: Digestive SystemRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.114

This diagnostic code covers ongoing problems from injuries to your stomach, like those from combat wounds, accidents, or medical procedures. However, the VA doesn't have specific rating criteria for this code - instead, they rate these conditions under DC 7301 for adhesions of the peritoneum (scar tissue in your abdominal cavity). Ratings range from 10% to 50% depending on how severe your symptoms are and how much they affect your daily life.

Rating levels

  • -1% — Residuals of stomach injury are rated using the criteria for peritoneal adhesions (DC 7301) under 38 CFR § 4.114, based on the severity of symptoms — pain, partial obstruction, nausea, vomiting, weight loss — and any post-surgical complications.

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