What are the VA rating percentages for Varicose Veins?

Varicose Veins (DC 7120) is rated at 0%, 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 100% under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120. Asymptomatic, palpable or visible varicose veins.

What rates 0% for Varicose Veins under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120 (DC 7120), a 0% rating for Varicose Veins requires: Asymptomatic, palpable or visible varicose veins.

What rates 40% for Varicose Veins under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120 (DC 7120), a 40% rating for Varicose Veins requires: Persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration.

What rates 60% for Varicose Veins under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120 (DC 7120), a 60% rating for Varicose Veins requires: Persistent edema or subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration.

What rates 100% for Varicose Veins under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120 (DC 7120), a 100% rating for Varicose Veins requires: Massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest, with or without stasis pigmentation, eczema, ulceration.

What happens during a C&P exam for Varicose Veins?

Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms. Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

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Q: What rates 10% for Varicose Veins under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120 (DC 7120), a 10% rating for Varicose Veins requires: Intermittent edema of extremity or aching and fatigue in leg after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation or compression hosiery.

Q: What rates 20% for Varicose Veins under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120?

Under 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120 (DC 7120), a 20% rating for Varicose Veins requires: Persistent edema, incompletely relieved by elevation; stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration.

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

Key evidence for a Varicose Veins claim includes: Service treatment records; Current medical diagnosis and treatment records; Buddy/lay statements; Prescription history; Employment impact documentation. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 712038 C.F.R. § 4.104

Diagnostic Code

DC 7120

38 C.F.R. § 4.104

Rating Range

0–100%

6 severity tiers

Source

Verified

38 C.F.R. § 4.104

Varicose Veins is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7120 of 38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7120 across 6 severity tiers (0% / 10% / 20% / 40% / 60%…). 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

Enlarged, swollen, and twisting veins, usually in the legs, caused by weakened vein walls and valves

Rating Criteria

Asymptomatic, palpable or visible varicose veins.

10%

Intermittent edema of extremity or aching and fatigue in leg after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation or compression hosiery.

20%

Persistent edema, incompletely relieved by elevation; stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration.

40%

Persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration.

60%

Persistent edema or subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration.

100%

Massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest, with or without stasis pigmentation, eczema, ulceration.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records

—Current medical diagnosis and treatment records

—Buddy/lay statements

—Prescription history

—Employment impact documentation

—Any relevant diagnostic testing

04C&P Exam Tips

1Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms.

2Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

3Document how the condition affects daily activities, work, and relationships.

4Mention all medications and their side effects.

5Bring buddy statements from people who observe your symptoms.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.104 (Cardiovascular system). Source verified 2026-05-15 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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