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Diagnostic Code 7115: Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease)
Cardiovascular System · 38 CFR §4.104 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lower extremity: Rate under DC 7114. | |
| Upper extremity: | |
| Deep ischemic ulcers and necrosis of the fingers with persistent coldness of the extremity, trophic changes with pains in the hand during physical activity, and diminished upper extremity pulses | 100% |
| Persistent coldness of the extremity, trophic changes with pains in the hands during physical activity, and diminished upper extremity pulses | 60% |
| Trophic changes with numbness and paresthesia at the tips of the fingers, and diminished upper extremity pulses | 40% |
| Diminished upper extremity pulses | 20% |
| Note (1): These evaluations involve a single extremity. If more than one extremity is affected, evaluate each extremity separately and combine (under § 4.25), using the bilateral factor (§ 4.26), if applicable. | |
| Note (2): Trophic changes include, but are not limited to, skin changes (thinning, atrophy, fissuring, ulceration, scarring, absence of hair) as well as nail changes (clubbing, deformities). | |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.104, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.