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Malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths
Diagnostic code 7343 · Digestive system · 38 CFR 4.114
Rating criteria: the exact regulation text
Quoted from 38 CFR 4.114. The "Rating" column is the percentage VA assigns for that level.
| Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| 7343 Malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths | 100 |
| Note: A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter. If there has been no local recurrence or metastasis, rate on residuals. |
Where else the regulation mentions this code
These lines appear under other codes or headings in the schedule and name this code.
Note (1): If malignancy develops, rate as malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths (DC 7343).
Note (1): Rate hepatocellular carcinoma occurring with cirrhosis under DC 7343 (Malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths) in lieu of DC 7312.
Notes for the whole table
Do not combine ratings under diagnostic codes 7301 through 7329 inclusive, 7331, 7342, 7345 through 7350 inclusive, 7352, and 7355 through 7357 inclusive, with each other. Instead, when more than one rating is warranted under those diagnostic codes, assign a single evaluation under the diagnostic code that reflects the predominant disability picture, and elevate it to the next higher evaluation if warranted by the severity of the overall disability.
Related codes in the regulation
- 7207 Barrett's esophagusMentioned together
- 7312 Cirrhosis of the liverMentioned together
The VA exam form for this condition
VA examiners record their findings on a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ). Reading it shows you what the exam will measure and ask.
- Esophageal Disorders (PDF, VA) · Depending on the body part
- Stomach and Duodenum (PDF, VA) · Depending on the body part
- Intestinal Conditions (PDF, VA) · Depending on the body part
- Liver Conditions (PDF, VA) · Depending on the body part
- Gallbladder (PDF, VA) · Depending on the body part
- Pancreas (PDF, VA) · Depending on the body part
- Rectum & Anus (PDF, VA) · Depending on the body part
Rules that apply to this body system
Where this comes from
38 CFR 4.114, VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities, from the official eCFR.
Regulation text current as of October 16, 2026.
Change history for this code (38 CFR Part 4, Appendix A): Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion July 2, 2001.
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