What are the VA rating percentages for Post-Splenectomy Residuals?

Post-Splenectomy Residuals (DC 7706) is rated at 20% under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7706 (Splenectomy; flat 20%). Splenectomy

What rates 20% for Post-Splenectomy Residuals under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7706 (Splenectomy; flat 20%)?

Under 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7706 (Splenectomy; flat 20%) (DC 7706), a 20% rating for Post-Splenectomy Residuals requires: Splenectomy

What happens during a C&P exam for Post-Splenectomy Residuals?

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 evidence do I need for a Post-Splenectomy Residuals VA claim?

Key evidence for a Post-Splenectomy Residuals 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 770638 C.F.R. § 4.117

Diagnostic Code

DC 7706

38 C.F.R. § 4.117

Rating Range

20–20%

1 severity tier

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.117

Post-Splenectomy Residuals is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7706 of 38 CFR § 4.117, DC 7706 (Splenectomy; flat 20%) across 1 severity tier (20%). 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

Residual effects following surgical removal of the spleen. Results in increased susceptibility to encapsulated bacterial infections (pneumococcus, meningococcus, H. influenzae). Requires lifelong vaccination and prophylactic antibiotics.

Rating Criteria

20%

Splenectomy

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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