38 CFR Part 4 — 38 CFR § 4.114
Liver abscess
Digestive
Diagnostic code
7350
Why your DC matters: DC 7350 identifies the rating criteria VA applies to this condition. The controlling regulation and the evidence in an individual record determine the evaluation; no page can predict an outcome.
Official source
Until this catalog entry is independently reviewed, this page is identification only. Read the live schedule at 38 CFR Part 4 (eCFR) — locate diagnostic code 7350 in the subpart for your body system.
Next Steps
If your rating decision lists DC 7350, compare your current symptoms and documentation against the criteria for DC 7350 in 38 CFR Part 4. Consider:
- Requesting a copy of your rating decision and C&P exam report from the VA
- Gathering all relevant medical records (VA and private providers)
- Documenting functional limitations and how they impact work and daily activities
- Discussing whether medical-opinion evidence is needed with an accredited representative
- Reviewing any potentially related conditions with a qualified clinician and accredited representative
- Contacting a VA-accredited VSO, claims agent, or attorney to review your file
This is general educational information only — not legal or medical advice.
Other codes in this body system
Nearby catalog entries in Digestive, ordered by diagnostic code number. All Digestive codes
- DC 7336Hemorrhoids, external or internal
- DC 7337Pruritus ani (anal itching)
- DC 7338Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal)
- DC 7342Visceroptosis
- DC 7343Neoplasms, malignant
- DC 7344Benign neoplasms, exclusive of skin growths
- DC 7345Chronic liver disease without cirrhosis
- DC 7346Hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia
- DC 7347Pancreatitis, chronic
- DC 7348Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy
- DC 7351Liver transplant
- DC 7352Pancreas transplant
- DC 7354Hepatitis C (or non-A, non-B hepatitis)
- DC 7355Celiac disease
- DC 7356Gastrointestinal dysmotility syndrome
- DC 7357Post pancreatectomy syndrome
Also: DC code lookup (tools) lists the same index in a compact layout.
Source: 38 CFR Part 4, Diagnostic Code 7350 • va.gov
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This page provides general educational information based on public VA regulations and VA.gov resources. It is not legal or medical advice, and My Claim Packet is not a VA-accredited representative. Any worksheets or draft documents produced by the tools must be reviewed for accuracy and are not filed with VA for you. Ratings and service connection are decided case-by-case from the individual record. Consult a VA-accredited VSO, claims agent, attorney, or qualified clinician for help with your situation, and verify current rules using the linked official source.