Check every symptom below that applies to you. The wizard will suggest a rating tier based on your selections. Symptoms are grouped by their associated tier — highest first.
Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia with at least one of the symptoms present: (1) aspiration, (2) undernutrition, and/or (3) substantial weight loss as defined by § 4.112(a) and treatment with either surgical correction or percutaneous esophago-gastrointestinal tube (PEG tube)
Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires at least one of the following (1) dilatation 3 or more times per year, (2) dilatation using steroids at least one time per year, or (3) esophageal stent placement
Documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year
Documented history of esophageal stricture(s) that requires daily medications to control dysphagia otherwise asymptomatic
Documented history without daily symptoms or requirement for daily medications
This tool matches symptoms to rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not a rating decision and does not account for nexus, service connection, or combined ratings.