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Evidence checklist

Raynaud's Disease

DC 711738 CFR § 4.104Cardiovascular

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 3 collected
Vascular studies documenting vasospasm (digital plethysmography or cold challenge)Critical

Digital plethysmography or cold provocation studies documenting vasospastic response. These studies objectively confirm the diagnosis and severity of Raynaud's phenomenon.

Private provider · independent opinion
Rheumatology or vascular specialist evaluationCritical

Specialist evaluation documenting frequency of attacks, color changes (white-blue-red triphasic response), digits affected, and any digital ulceration or ischemia.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking Raynaud's to service ("at least as likely as not")Critical

A medical opinion connecting Raynaud's to cold injury during service, vibration tool exposure (hand-arm vibration syndrome), service-connected connective tissue disease, or other service-related cause.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 2 collected
Autoimmune laboratory workup (ANA, anti-Scl-70, etc.)

Lab results ruling in or out secondary Raynaud's associated with connective tissue disease. Secondary Raynaud's is often more severe and may affect rating.

VA or private records · written request
Treatment records (calcium channel blockers, vasodilators)

Medication records and treatment history documenting therapy and symptom response.

VA or private records · written request
03

Lay statements

0 of 3 collected
Photographs of digit color changes during attacks

Dated photographs documenting the characteristic color changes (pallor, cyanosis, erythema) in fingers or toes during Raynaud's episodes.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Artery and Vein ConditionsCritical

Standardized form capturing vasospasm findings, affected digits, ulceration status, and functional limitations.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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