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Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's)
Cardiovascular · 38 CFR § 4.104
Diagnostic Code 7117 is the VASRD entry for Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's). VA applies the controlling criteria, shared formulas, and special instructions shown in 38 CFR Part 4. VMC presents this material for education and reference; it does not determine a Veteran's diagnosis, service connection, or evaluation.
Recorded index labels
These labels are already stored for this diagnostic code. They are not a new condition, rating, or medical relationship.
Appendix B
- Raynaud's syndrome (secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, secondary Raynaud's).
Appendix C
- Raynaud's
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Source-verified VASRD criteria
How VA rates this diagnostic code
These percentages summarize the regulatory criteria already mapped to this diagnostic code. They do not predict a Veteran's individual evaluation or establish service connection.
With two or more digital ulcers plus auto-amputation of one or more digits and history of characteristic attacks
With two or more digital ulcers and history of characteristic attacks
Characteristic attacks occurring at least daily
Characteristic attacks occurring four to six times a week
Characteristic attacks occurring one to three times a week
Regulatory notes
- 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.
Body system and anatomy metadata
Body system: Cardiovascular
Anatomy / region tags: cardiovascular system
These tags support discovery and body-map compatibility. They do not establish Veteran-specific laterality or entitlement.
Official VA DBQ references
DBQ catalog: va-dbq-2026.09.16 · Retrieved 2026-09-16. Official VA inventory ↗
- Artery and Vein Conditions ↗ Related resourceCatalog category: Cardiovascular
Related by body system only. No reviewed condition-specific form match or requirement has been established.
- Heart Conditions ↗ Related resourceCatalog category: Cardiovascular
Related by body system only. No reviewed condition-specific form match or requirement has been established.
- Hypertension ↗ Related resourceCatalog category: Cardiovascular
Related by body system only. No reviewed condition-specific form match or requirement has been established.
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Evidence information
When reviewing the criteria, useful evidence categories can include diagnosis and treatment records, objective testing identified by the schedule, documented frequency/duration/severity when the criteria use those concepts, and functional effects described in medical or lay evidence. The relevant evidence depends on the actual claim and medical facts.
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Legal basis and source identification
38 CFR § 4.104 · Source current through 2026-08-06 · Verified 2026-08-10
Registry content release: vasrd-registry-2026.08.1