7707 - Residuals of spleen injury
Old Code
7707 - Residuals of spleen injury
New Code
7707 - Spleen, injury of, healed
Old Rating Criterion 1
7707 Effective July 2, 1985 to October 23, 1995
| 7707 - Residuals of spleen injury | Rating |
|---|---|
| An evaluation of 50 percent is assigned whenever there is a partial obstruction shown by X-ray with frequent and prolonged episodes of severe colic distension, nausea, or vomiting following severe peritonitis, ruptured appendix, perforated ulcer, or surgical drainage. | 50 |
| An evaluation of 30 percent is assigned for partial obstruction manifested by delayed motility of barium meal and episodes of pain. A higher evaluation of 50 percent is not warranted unless there is evidence of a partial obstruction shown by X-ray with frequent and prolonged episodes of severe colic distension, nausea, or vomiting following severe peritonitis, ruptured appendix, perforated ulcer, or surgical drainage. | 30 |
| An evaluation of 10 percent is assigned for pulling pain on attempting work or movement of the body, or occasional episodes of colic pain, nausea, constipation (perhaps alternating with diarrhea), or abdominal distension. A higher evaluation of 30 percent is not warranted unless the record shows partial obstruction manifested by delayed motility of barium meal and episodes of pain./td> | 10 |