VA Disability Rating for Post pancreatectomy syndrome (DC 7357)

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

Post pancreatectomy syndrome occurs after you've had part or all of your pancreas surgically removed (pancreatectomy). This creates ongoing digestive problems because your pancreas can no longer produce enough enzymes to break down food or insulin to control blood sugar. The VA rates this condition at a minimum of 30%, but you'll likely receive a higher rating based on your actual symptoms and complications, which are evaluated under other digestive system codes.

Rating levels

  • 30% — This 30% is the minimum rating after any total or partial removal of the pancreas: everyone with a pancreatectomy gets at least 30%. It is a floor, not a description of mild symptoms. A higher rating comes from rating the condition as chronic pancreatitis (DC 7347), as a complication of upper gastrointestinal surgery (DC 7303), or on residuals such as malabsorption, diarrhea or diabetes, whichever gives the most.
  • Note — After removal of all or part of the pancreas, the VA rates the condition under whichever of these gives the highest rating: chronic pancreatitis (DC 7347), chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery (DC 7303), or the residuals themselves, such as malabsorption (DC 7328), diarrhea (DC 7319 or DC 7326) or diabetes (DC 7913).

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