What happens during a C&P exam for Chronic Gastritis?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Chronic Gastritis?

Chronic Gastritis (DC 7304) is rated at 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 100% under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule). History of peptic ulcer disease documented by endoscopy with no current symptoms requiring continuous treatment.

Q: What rates 0% for Chronic Gastritis under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule) (DC 7304), a 0% rating for Chronic Gastritis requires: History of peptic ulcer disease documented by endoscopy with no current symptoms requiring continuous treatment.

Q: What rates 20% for Chronic Gastritis under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule) (DC 7304), a 20% rating for Chronic Gastritis requires: DC 7304 verbatim — Recurrent symptomatic ulcer or duodenitis/gastritis documented by endoscopy with episodes that last for at least three consecutive days in duration, occurring up to 3 times in the past 12 months.

Q: What rates 40% for Chronic Gastritis under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule) (DC 7304), a 40% rating for Chronic Gastritis requires: DC 7304 verbatim — Recurrent endoscopy-documented episodes lasting at least three consecutive days, occurring 4 or more times per year; OR recurrent symptomatic ulcer with melena or hematemesis.

Q: What rates 60% for Chronic Gastritis under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule) (DC 7304), a 60% rating for Chronic Gastritis requires: DC 7304 verbatim — Recurrent hematemesis or melena with anemia, OR pain inadequately controlled with continuous medical management.

Q: What rates 100% for Chronic Gastritis under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule) (DC 7304), a 100% rating for Chronic Gastritis requires: DC 7304 verbatim — Post-operative for perforation or hemorrhage, for three months.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Chronic Gastritis VA claim?

Key evidence for a Chronic Gastritis claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 7304 | 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule) | 

Chronic Gastritis is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7304 of 38 CFR § 4.114, DC 7304 (rate-as for chronic gastritis per § 4.114 amendment; the former DC 7307 framework was consolidated into the DC 7304 peptic ulcer schedule) across 5 severity tiers (0% / 20% / 40% / 60% / 100%). 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.

OVERVIEW

Chronic inflammation of the stomach lining causing pain, nausea, and digestive symptoms

RATING CRITERIA (5 LEVELS)

History of peptic ulcer disease documented by endoscopy with no current symptoms requiring continuous treatment.

20%

DC 7304 verbatim — Recurrent symptomatic ulcer or duodenitis/gastritis documented by endoscopy with episodes that last for at least three consecutive days in duration, occurring up to 3 times in the past 12 months.

40%

DC 7304 verbatim — Recurrent endoscopy-documented episodes lasting at least three consecutive days, occurring 4 or more times per year; OR recurrent symptomatic ulcer with melena or hematemesis.

60%

DC 7304 verbatim — Recurrent hematemesis or melena with anemia, OR pain inadequately controlled with continuous medical management.

100%

DC 7304 verbatim — Post-operative for perforation or hemorrhage, for three months.

KEY EVIDENCE TO GATHER

-Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

-Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

-Range of motion measurements

-Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

-Buddy statements describing limitations

-Prescription history

-Physical therapy records

-Employment impact documentation

C&P EXAM TIPS (6)

1.Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2.Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3.Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4.Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5.If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6.Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

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SOURCES & EDITORIAL

Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.

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