Syndrome: Ellison-Zollinger
Syndrome: Ellison-Zollinger is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7304 in the Digestive System category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Duration of *3 months* following surgery for perforation or hemorrhage. Afterwards there will be a **MANDATORY** [Reevaluation and the condition will be rated on residuals.](https://VeteransBenefitsKB.com/cnp) |
| 60% | Continuous abdominal pain with intermittent vomiting, recurrent hematemesis (vomiting blood) *or* melena (tarry stools); **AND** cases of anemia which require hospitalization *at least once* in the past 12 months. |
| 40% | Episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, *or* vomiting, that: last for *at least* 3 days in a row; occur *4 or more times* in the past 12 months; **AND** are managed by daily prescribed medication. |
| 20% | Episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, *or* vomiting, that: last for *at least* 3 days in a row; occur *3 times or less* in the past 12 months; **AND** are managed by daily prescribed medication. |
| 0% | History of peptic ulcer disease documented by endoscopy *or* diagnostic imaging studies. |
Filing Tips
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