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Diverticulitis / Diverticulosis is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7327 of 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7327 (current text per 2024-05-19 amendment) across 3 severity tiers (30% / 10% / 0%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
Inflammation or infection of small pouches (diverticula) that form in the walls of the colon
Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.114 (Digestive system). Source verified 2026-05-27 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.