Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Residuals

DC 7707Hematologic/Lymphatic38 CFR 4.117, DC 7707

The lasting effects of disseminated intravascular coagulation, a serious condition where small blood clots form throughout the body while simultaneously depleting clotting factors and causing bleeding. DIC residuals can include organ damage from micro-clots, chronic bleeding tendencies, and kidney or liver dysfunction. The VA rates DIC residuals based on the severity of lasting damage.

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on the type, severity, and frequency of your symptoms. The examiner will evaluate your specific symptoms and how they affect your daily life and ability to work.

Diagnostic code

DC 7707

Rating range

0% – 100%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.117, DC 7707. 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.

Rating Levels

You have catastrophic residuals from DIC with multi-organ failure, dialysis-dependent renal failure, or severe chronic coagulopathy that prevents any gainful employment.

What the VA looks for

Multi-organ failure documented
Dialysis-dependent renal failure
Severe chronic coagulopathy
Unable to maintain gainful employment
Ongoing ICU-level complications

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not connecting DIC to its in-service trigger — DIC is caused by an underlying condition such as sepsis, severe trauma, burns, or complications from surgery during military service.
⚠Failing to document all organ systems damaged by DIC — the micro-clots can harm kidneys, liver, lungs, brain, and skin, and each damaged organ system may warrant a separate rating.
⚠Not obtaining a comprehensive coagulation panel (PT, PTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer, platelet count) to document ongoing coagulopathy residuals.
⚠Overlooking the psychological impact of surviving a life-threatening episode of DIC — PTSD, anxiety, and depression from the ICU experience are common and separately ratable.

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Residuals

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on the type, severity, and frequency of your symptoms. The examiner will evaluate your specific symptoms and how they affect your daily life and ability to work.

Diagnostic code

DC 7707

Rating range

0% – 100%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

You have catastrophic residuals from DIC with multi-organ failure, dialysis-dependent renal failure, or severe chronic coagulopathy that prevents any gainful employment.

What the VA looks for

Multi-organ failure documented
Dialysis-dependent renal failure
Severe chronic coagulopathy
Unable to maintain gainful employment
Ongoing ICU-level complications

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not connecting DIC to its in-service trigger — DIC is caused by an underlying condition such as sepsis, severe trauma, burns, or complications from surgery during military service.

⚠Failing to document all organ systems damaged by DIC — the micro-clots can harm kidneys, liver, lungs, brain, and skin, and each damaged organ system may warrant a separate rating.

⚠Not obtaining a comprehensive coagulation panel (PT, PTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer, platelet count) to document ongoing coagulopathy residuals.

⚠Overlooking the psychological impact of surviving a life-threatening episode of DIC — PTSD, anxiety, and depression from the ICU experience are common and separately ratable.