Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired DC 7205
VA rates it under diagnostic code 7205 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.
Rated as DC 7203.
Source: 38 CFR 4.114 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels
The schedule rates this as DC 7203 (Esophagus, stricture of).
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | See 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7205. |
| 50% | See 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7205. |
| 30% | See 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7205. |
| 10% | See 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7205. |
| 0% | See 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7205. |
Rate as esophagus, stricture of (DC 7203).
Notes in the schedule (1)
Note: This diagnostic code, applies, but is not limited to, pharyngo- esophageal (Zenker's) diverticulum, mid-esophageal diverticulum, and epiphrenic (distal esophagus) diverticulum.
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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