★ Digestive
Diverticulitis VA Rating
38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7327
Overview
Diverticulitis (inflamed diverticula) is distinguished from asymptomatic diverticulosis.
Frequency of acute episodes, hospitalization, and surgical intervention guide the rating.
Post-surgical residuals (adhesions, ostomy) may be rated under separate codes.
How to Establish Service Connection
- Direct: documented in-service episode.
- Secondary to a service-connected condition affecting bowel function or diet.
Rating Criteria
Paraphrased from 38 CFR § 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7327
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Variable | Rate by analogy to colitis (DC 7323), IBS (DC 7319), or peritoneal adhesions (DC 7301) based on the predominant impairment. |
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Evidence Checklist
- CT or colonoscopy confirming diverticulitis.
- Hospitalization records.
- Operative reports if surgical.
Common Secondary Conditions
Conditions frequently service-connected as secondary to Diverticulitis:
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Educational content only — not legal advice and not medical advice. Rating criteria on this page are summarized in plain English from 38 CFR Part 4; consult VA.gov or the current Code of Federal Regulations for official criteria. This page provides general education about how the VA rates this condition; it is not individualized advice, does not establish a representation relationship, and should not be used to self-diagnose, self-treat, or decide a course of action without speaking to a qualified clinician and a VA-accredited representative. Outcomes depend on each veteran's individual facts, evidence, and the adjudicator's judgment; no specific rating, effective date, or other result is guaranteed. Oakridge Claims is a private business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.