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Erythromelalgia VA rating (DC 7119)
VA rates erythromelalgia under diagnostic code 7119 in 38 CFR § 4.104. The rule book lists 10%, 30%, 60%, and 100%. Below: each level in plain English, then the exact words.
Rule-book name: Erythromelalgia. Last checked against eCFR on 2026-10-10 (eCFR issue 2026-08-27). Official text: 38 CFR § 4.104 on eCFR.
Each rating level in plain English
- 100%: The published words look at: how often it happens; and how long it lasts.
- 60%: The published words look at: how often it happens; and how long it lasts.
- 30%: The published words look at: how often it happens.
- 10%: The published words look at: how often it happens.
Plain words come from our reading aid for the published words. They never add a symptom. The quotes below are the rule.
Exact words in 38 CFR § 4.104
100% · “Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, respond poorly to treatment, and that restrict most routine daily activities”
60% · “Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, and respond poorly to treatment, but that do not restrict most routine daily activities”
30% · “Characteristic attacks that occur daily or more often but that respond to treatment”
10% · “Characteristic attacks that occur less than daily but at least three times a week and that respond to treatment”
Notes printed with this code
“Note: For purposes of this section, a characteristic attack of erythromelalgia consists of burning pain in the hands, feet, or both, usually bilateral and symmetrical, with increased skin temperature and redness, occurring at warm ambient temperatures. These evaluations are for the disease as a whole, regardless of the number of extremities involved.”
What records usually show this
VA reads these things from your records: service treatment records, VA and private treatment records, and the VA claim exam (C&P exam). The published words on this page talk about:
- How often it happens: usually found in treatment notes or the VA claim exam (C&P exam) report that describe it, when those exist.
- How long it lasts: usually found in treatment notes or the VA claim exam (C&P exam) report that describe it, when those exist.
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Common questions
What percentages does the VA rating schedule list for Erythromelalgia (DC 7119)?
38 CFR § 4.104 lists 10%, 30%, 60%, and 100% for diagnostic code 7119. VA decides which line fits from the evidence. This page is not your rating.
Where do these words come from?
They are quoted from the public eCFR copy of 38 CFR § 4.104, last checked 2026-10-10. The official page is linked on this page so you can check every word.
Does this page tell me what my rating will be?
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