What rates 30% for Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7720 (Iron deficiency anemia; 2022 amendment)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7720 (Iron deficiency anemia; 2022 amendment) (DC 7720), a 30% rating for Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) requires: Requiring intravenous iron infusions 4 or more times per 12-month period

What rates 10% for Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7720 (Iron deficiency anemia; 2022 amendment)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7720 (Iron deficiency anemia; 2022 amendment) (DC 7720), a 10% rating for Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) requires: Requiring intravenous iron infusions at least 1 time but less than 4 times per 12-month period, or requiring continuous treatment with oral supplementation

What rates 0% for Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7720 (Iron deficiency anemia; 2022 amendment)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7720 (Iron deficiency anemia; 2022 amendment) (DC 7720), a 0% rating for Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) requires: Asymptomatic or requiring treatment only by dietary modification

What happens during a C&P exam for Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy)?

Blood-disorder ratings turn on objective measures - platelet counts, transfusion frequency, and the intensity of treatment (38 CFR 4.117). Bring your recent CBC and lab results. For immune thrombocytopenia (DC 7705), the rating is driven by your platelet count and whether you require chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy - document both.

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Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy)?

Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) (DC 7720) is rated at 30%, 10%, 0% under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7720 (Iron deficiency anemia; 2022 amendment). Requiring intravenous iron infusions 4 or more times per 12-month period

Q: What evidence do I need for a Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) VA claim?

Key evidence for a Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) claim includes: Recent CBC and lab reports showing platelet count, hemoglobin, and neutrophil/ANC values; Transfusion records showing the number of platelet or red-cell transfusions per 12 months; A dated log of painful (vaso-occlusive) crises (sickle cell anemia); Hematology/oncology records documenting active disease or treatment-phase dates; Documentation of treatment intensity (continuous medication, immunosuppressive therapy, growth factors, or chemotherapy). All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 772038 C.F.R. § 4.117

Diagnostic Code

DC 7720

38 C.F.R. § 4.117

Rating Range

0–30%

3 severity tiers

Source

Verified

38 C.F.R. § 4.117

Iron Deficiency Anemia (Generic — Rated by Analogy) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7720 of 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7720 (Iron deficiency anemia; 2022 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.

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Overview

Most common type of anemia where the body lacks sufficient iron to produce adequate hemoglobin. Causes fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Often secondary to service-connected GI bleeding (peptic ulcer, IBD, colorectal cancer), chronic renal disease (anemia of CKD), heavy menstruation, or poor absorption.

Rating Criteria

30%

Requiring intravenous iron infusions 4 or more times per 12-month period

10%

Requiring intravenous iron infusions at least 1 time but less than 4 times per 12-month period, or requiring continuous treatment with oral supplementation

Asymptomatic or requiring treatment only by dietary modification

Key Evidence

—Recent CBC and lab reports showing platelet count, hemoglobin, and neutrophil/ANC values

—Transfusion records showing the number of platelet or red-cell transfusions per 12 months

—A dated log of painful (vaso-occlusive) crises (sickle cell anemia)

—Hematology/oncology records documenting active disease or treatment-phase dates

—Documentation of treatment intensity (continuous medication, immunosuppressive therapy, growth factors, or chemotherapy)

—Bone marrow biopsy or other diagnostic reports confirming the condition

C&P Exam Tips

1Blood-disorder ratings turn on objective measures - platelet counts, transfusion frequency, and the intensity of treatment (38 CFR 4.117). Bring your recent CBC and lab results.

2For immune thrombocytopenia (DC 7705), the rating is driven by your platelet count and whether you require chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy - document both.

3For anemias requiring transfusion (for example, aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes), count how many transfusions of platelets or red cells you need per 12 months - that frequency sets the level.

4For sickle cell anemia (DC 7714), the rating counts painful (vaso-occlusive) crises per 12 months and the level of work you can still do - keep a dated log of every crisis.

5Active disease or an active treatment phase (chemotherapy) often supports a 100% evaluation for blood cancers - make sure your treatment dates are on the record.

6Report how fatigue, infections, or bleeding affect work and daily activity, and list all medications including any continuous or immunosuppressive therapy.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.117 (Hemic and lymphatic systems). Source verified 2026-06-05 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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