Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7714 in the Blood & Lymphatic System category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | With repeated painful crises, occurring a minimum of 6 times yearly, documented and requiring parenteral narcotic medication and bed rest, or symptoms associated with anemia producing severe impairment of health |
| 60% | With painful crises occurring 4-5 times yearly, requiring bed rest and narcotic medication |
| 30% | With painful crises occurring 1-3 times yearly |
| 10% | Asymptomatic, established case in remission, requiring continuous medication for control |
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