Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7114 in the Blood Vessels category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Cardiovascular Rating Table
Metabolic Equivalents (METs) Rating Criteria
Source: 38 CFR ยง 4.100-4.104 - Schedule of Cardiovascular Ratings
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Peripheral vascular disease: Ankle/brachial index of 0.40 or less, or ankle pressure less than 50 mm Hg, or toe pressure less than 30 mm Hg, or transcutaneous oxygen tension less than 30 mm Hg |
| 60% | Ankle/brachial index of 0.40 to 0.53, or ankle pressure of 50-65 mm Hg, or toe pressure of 30-39 mm Hg, or transcutaneous oxygen tension of 30-39 mm Hg |
| 40% | Ankle/brachial index of 0.54 to 0.66, or ankle pressure of 66-83 mm Hg, or toe pressure of 40-49 mm Hg, or transcutaneous oxygen tension of 40-49 mm Hg |
| 20% | Claudication on walking more than 100 yards, and diminished peripheral pulses OR ankle/brachial index of 0.67 to 0.79 |
Important Notes
Arteriosclerosis obliterans
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