What are the VA rating percentages for Lymphedema?

Lymphedema (DC 7714) is rated at 0%, 10%, 30%, 60%, 100% under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714. Condition in remission or asymptomatic with stable blood counts.

What rates 0% for Lymphedema under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714 (DC 7714), a 0% rating for Lymphedema requires: Condition in remission or asymptomatic with stable blood counts.

What rates 10% for Lymphedema under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714 (DC 7714), a 10% rating for Lymphedema requires: Mild symptoms requiring continuous medication; or hemoglobin 10g/dL or less with anemia symptoms.

What rates 60% for Lymphedema under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714 (DC 7714), a 60% rating for Lymphedema requires: Severe symptoms requiring frequent hospitalization, transfusions, or significant organ involvement.

What rates 100% for Lymphedema under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714 (DC 7714), a 100% rating for Lymphedema requires: Active disease requiring continuous intensive treatment or with life-threatening complications.

What happens during a C&P exam for Lymphedema?

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 rates 30% for Lymphedema under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714 (DC 7714), a 30% rating for Lymphedema requires: Moderate symptoms with frequent transfusions or regular treatment; or recurrent infections from immunodeficiency.

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

Key evidence for a Lymphedema 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 771438 C.F.R. § 4.117

Diagnostic Code

DC 7714

38 C.F.R. § 4.117

Rating Range

0–100%

5 severity tiers

Source

Referenced

38 C.F.R. Part 4

Lymphedema is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7714 of 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7714 across 5 severity tiers (0% / 10% / 30% / 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.

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Overview

Chronic swelling usually in arms or legs caused by blockage or damage to the lymphatic system. Can result from cancer surgery (lymph node removal), radiation, infection, or trauma. Requires lifelong management with compression and manual lymphatic drainage.

Rating Criteria

Condition in remission or asymptomatic with stable blood counts.

10%

Mild symptoms requiring continuous medication; or hemoglobin 10g/dL or less with anemia symptoms.

30%

Moderate symptoms with frequent transfusions or regular treatment; or recurrent infections from immunodeficiency.

60%

Severe symptoms requiring frequent hospitalization, transfusions, or significant organ involvement.

100%

Active disease requiring continuous intensive treatment or with life-threatening complications.

03Key Evidence

—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

04C&P Exam Tips

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

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

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

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

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

6Describe 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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