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38 CFR Diagnostic Code 7117 — Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's)
Rating schedule §4.104 — § 4.104 Schedule of ratings—cardiovascular system.
| Rating | Criteria (38 CFR §4.104) |
|---|---|
| 100% | With two or more digital ulcers plus auto-amputation of one or more digits and history of characteristic attacks |
| 60% | With two or more digital ulcers and history of characteristic attacks |
| 40% | Characteristic attacks occurring at least daily |
| 20% | Characteristic attacks occurring four to six times a week |
| 10% | Characteristic attacks occurring one to three times a week |
Notes in the regulation
- Note (1): For purposes of this section, characteristic attacks consist of sequential color changes of the digits of one or more extremities lasting minutes to hours, sometimes with pain and paresthesias, and precipitated by exposure to cold or by emotional upsets. These evaluations are for Raynaud's syndrome as a whole, regardless of the number of extremities involved or whether the nose and ears are involved.
- Note (2): This section is for evaluating Raynaud's syndrome (secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's). For evaluation of Raynaud's disease (primary Raynaud's), see DC 7124.
Amendment history. eCFR records changes to the section holding this code on the dates below, with the differing passage within a few lines of code 7117. The criteria in force on a claim’s filing or decision date can govern it.
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
2026 base rates, all ratings (veteran alone)
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
- 2021-11-22 — §4.104 amended near code 7117 (text as amended)
- 2021-11-14 — §4.104 amended near code 7117 (text as amended)
Source. Quoted from 38 CFR Part 4, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities, as published by the eCFR for 2026-07-01. We quote the regulation rather than paraphrase it. The rating schedule changes; check the eCFR link for the current text.
This is reference information, not a rating decision and not legal advice. What a claim actually receives depends on the evidence of record.
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