Raynaud’s Syndrome

A condition that causes periods of severely restricted blood flow to areas of the body, most commonly the fingers and toes. Depending on how long these periods last, the damage to the affected areas could lead to amputation.

“Characteristic attacks” include color changes to the affected areas, sometimes with pain and paralysis (tingling, numbness, burning or itching) that could last minutes or hours. Regardless of how many areas are affected, only one rating is given for this condition as a whole.

100%                                        If there is a history of characteristic attacks and tears in the skin on two or more affected areas and autoamputation of one or more fingers or toes.

60%                                         If there is a history of characteristic attacks and tears in the skin on two or more affected areas.

40%                                         If characteristic attacks occur at least daily.

20%                                         If characteristic attacks occur four to six times a week

10%                                         If characteristic attacks occur one to three times a week.

• The claim should also include personal, spouse, family and co-worker statements on how the conditions affect the Veteran’s daily activities including interference with employment, social activities and quality of life.

• Flare ups and attacks should be documented in a pain/flare up journal with dates and times of symptoms and impact on work and quality of life.

• Include photos of affected areas if discoloration.