Colitis, ulcerative (DC 7323) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7323 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Digestive System |
| Subcategory | The Digestive System |
| Also Known As | Colitis, ulcerative, ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, inflammatory bowel, IBD, bloody stool, crohns, crohn disease, inflammatory bowel |
| CFR Section | 4.110-4.114 |
📊 What Veterans Actually Get
Ulcerative colitis is rated at 10% (moderate, with infrequent exacerbations), 30% (moderately severe, with frequent exacerbations), or 60% (severe, with numerous attacks and malnutrition). The most common rating is 30%.
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Conditions Secondary to This
4 linksIBD causes severe anxiety through fear of flare-ups, urgency episodes in public, and concern about surgery.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease commonly cause iron deficiency anemia through chronic blood loss and malabsorption.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease cause depression through chronic pain, dietary restrictions, social isolation, and flare-up unpredictability.
IBD medications (corticosteroids) and the inflammatory process itself can trigger arthritis and joint pain.
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