Cirrhosis of the Liver — VA Disability Rating & Claim Guide
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The DBQ for Cirrhosis of the Liver
Your C&P examiner fills out DBQ 21-0960G-5 (Hepatitis, Cirrhosis and Other Liver Conditions) — the form that decides your rating. You can have your own doctor complete the same DBQ and submit it as evidence.
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Prep →2026 Compensation Rates
Monthly compensation for Cirrhosis of the Liver, based on your overall combined VA disability rating.
| Rating | Monthly (Alone) | Monthly (w/ Spouse) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | — | $2,165.04 |
| 20% | $356.66 | — | $4,279.92 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 | $6,629.64 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 | $9,550.08 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 | $13,594.80 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 | $17,220.24 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 | $21,701.40 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 | $25,225.80 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 | $28,347.60 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 | $47,262.96 |
Common Symptoms
Document these symptoms in your claim. The more thoroughly you describe how they affect your daily life, the stronger your claim.
Functional Limitations
VA rates disabilities based on how they limit your ability to function. Describe these limitations in your personal statement.
Rating Criteria for Cirrhosis of the Liver
Rating schedule under 38 CFR 4.114, Diagnostic Code 7312 (Cirrhosis of the liver), 2024-revised digestive schedule. Tiers keyed to MELD score plus clinical criteria.. Criteria are simplified summaries; your specific rating depends on severity documented in your C&P exam.
Liver disease with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score greater than or equal to 15; or with continuous daily debilitating symptoms, generalized weakness, and at least one of the following: (1) ascites, (2) a history of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, (3) hepatic encephalopathy, (4) variceal hemorrhage, (5) coagulopathy, (6) portal gastropathy, or (7) hepatopulmonary or hepatorenal syndrome.
Liver disease with MELD score greater than 11 but less than 15; or with daily fatigue and at least one episode in the last year of either (1) variceal hemorrhage, or (2) portal gastropathy or hepatic encephalopathy.
Liver disease with MELD score of 10 or 11; or with signs of portal hypertension such as splenomegaly or ascites and either weakness, anorexia, abdominal pain, or malaise.
Liver disease with MELD score greater than 6 but less than 10; or with evidence of either anorexia, weakness, abdominal pain, or malaise.
Asymptomatic, but with a history of liver disease.
Verified against 38 CFR Part 4, the official VA rating schedule. Reviewed July 2026.
Will adding Cirrhosis of the Liver raise your rating?
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10%
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$180
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Rates shown are the 2026 veteran-alone amounts (no dependents). VA combines ratings with "whole-person" math and rounds to the nearest 10, so adding a condition does not simply add its percentage. Full combined-rating calculator with dependents →
Evidence Checklist
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Common Treatments
Documenting ongoing treatment strengthens your claim and supports higher ratings.
Secondary Conditions Linked to Cirrhosis of the Liver
These conditions are commonly claimed as secondary to Cirrhosis of the Liver. A secondary condition can increase your overall combined rating and monthly compensation.
Cirrhosis of the Liver as a Secondary Condition
Cirrhosis of the Liver is commonly claimed secondary to these primary conditions:
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