Secondary Raynaud's
Secondary Raynaud's is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7117 in the Blood Vessels category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Cardiovascular Rating Table
Metabolic Equivalents (METs) Rating Criteria
Source: 38 CFR ยง 4.100-4.104 - Schedule of Cardiovascular Ratings
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Raynaud's syndrome: Two or more digital ulcers plus autoamputation of one or more digits and history of characteristic attacks |
| 60% | Two or more digital ulcers and history of characteristic attacks |
| 40% | Characteristic attacks occurring at least daily |
| 20% | Characteristic attacks occurring four to six times a week |
| 10% | Characteristic attacks occurring one to three times a week |
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