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Barrett's esophagus DC 7207

VA rates it under diagnostic code 7207 in 38 CFR 4.114. Body system: Digestive.

How VA rates it

The schedule allows 5 rating levels for this code: 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, and 80%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.

Source: 38 CFR 4.114 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.

Rating levels and criteria

The schedule rates this as DC 7203 (Esophagus, stricture of).

RatingWhat the schedule says
30%Documented by pathologic diagnosis with high-grade dysplasia
10%Documented by pathologic diagnosis with low-grade dysplasia

Criteria text from 38 CFR 4.114, eCFR as of November 10, 2026. The eCFR is the official source if anything here differs.

With esophageal stricture: Rate as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203).

Without esophageal stricture:

Notes in the schedule (2)

Note (1): If malignancy develops, rate as malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths (DC 7343).

Note (2): If the condition is resolved via surgery, radiofrequency ablation, or other treatment, rate residuals as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203).

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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.

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