VA Disability Rating for Pancreas transplant (DC 7352)

Body system: Digestive SystemRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.114DBQ: DBQ GI Gallbladder & Pancreas

A pancreas transplant is a surgical procedure where a healthy pancreas from a donor replaces your damaged pancreas, usually done for severe diabetes or pancreatic disease. The VA automatically rates this at 100% disability from the day you're admitted to the hospital for the transplant surgery, and this rating continues indefinitely. After the transplant, you'll never receive less than a 30% rating for this condition, recognizing the ongoing impact and lifelong medical needs.

Rating levels

  • 100% — If you receive a pancreas transplant, you qualify for this rating starting from the day you are admitted to the hospital for the transplant surgery. The 100% rating has no fixed end date, but the rating schedule requires a mandatory VA examination one year after you are discharged from the hospital, and that examination sets the rating going forward (never less than the 30% minimum).
  • 30% — If you've had a pancreas transplant, you automatically qualify for this rating as the minimum level. The VA recognizes that having a pancreas transplant (surgical replacement of your pancreas with a donor organ) is a significant medical condition that requires ongoing medical care and monitoring, regardless of how well you're currently doing.

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice. Always consult with your VSO representative or a qualified veterans benefits attorney for guidance on your specific claim.

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