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Diagnostic Code 7121: Post-phlebitic syndrome of any etiology
Cardiovascular System · 38 CFR §4.104 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| With the following findings attributed to venous disease: | |
| Massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest | 100% |
| Persistent edema or subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation or eczema, and persistent ulceration | 60% |
| Persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration | 40% |
| Persistent edema, incompletely relieved by elevation of extremity, with or without beginning stasis pigmentation or eczema | 20% |
| Intermittent edema of extremity or aching and fatigue in leg after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation of extremity or compression hosiery | 10% |
| Asymptomatic palpable or visible varicose veins | 0% |
| Note: These evaluations are for involvement of a single extremity. If more than one extremity is involved, evaluate each extremity separately and combine (under § 4.25), using the bilateral factor (§ 4.26), if applicable. | |
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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.