Celiac disease (DC 7355) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7355 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Digestive System |
| Subcategory | The Digestive System |
| Also Known As | Celiac |
| CFR Section | 4.110-4.114 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | Malabsorption syndrome with weakness which interferes with activities of daily living; and weight loss resulting in wasting and nutritional deficiencies; and with systemic manifestations including but not limited to, weakness and fatigue, dermatitis, lymph node enlargement, hypocalcemia, low vitamin levels; and anemia related to malabsorption; and episodes of abdominal pain and diarrhea due to lactase deficiency or pancreatic insufficiency |
| 50% | Malabsorption syndrome with chronic diarrhea managed by medically-prescribed dietary intervention such as prescribed gluten-free diet, with nutritional deficiencies due to lactase and pancreatic insufficiency; and with systemic manifestations including, but not limited to, weakness and fatigue, dermatitis, lymph node enlargement, hypocalcemia, low vitamin levels, or atrophy of the inner intestinal lining shown on biopsy |
| 30% | Malabsorption syndrome with chronic diarrhea managed by medically-prescribed dietary intervention such as prescribed gluten-free diet; and without nutritional deficiencies |
Conditions Secondary to This
2 linksIron deficiency anemia
7720
Celiac disease is a leading cause of iron deficiency anemia through malabsorption.
Major depressive disorder
9434
Celiac disease causes depression through nutritional deficiencies, social isolation from dietary restrictions, and neurological effects of gluten exposure.
This May Be Secondary To
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