Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Long-term inflammation of the pancreas that damages the insulin-producing cells, leading to diabetes and digestive problems. The VA rates this based on how severe your symptoms are and what treatment you need.
The VA rates this condition based on the type and intensity of treatment you require. Higher ratings correspond to more aggressive treatment regimens, such as daily medication, insulin dependence, or the need for ongoing medical management.
Diagnostic code
DC 7347
Rating range
10% – 100%
Rating levels
4
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.114, DC 7347. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
Your chronic pancreatitis has caused total pancreatic failure with severe brittle diabetes, life-threatening episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemia, total inability to digest food without supplements, and you cannot perform daily activities.
What the VA looks for