Acromegaly
The VA rates Acromegaly under Diagnostic Code 7908 across 3 severity levels, from 30% to 100%. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule — DC 7908 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 30%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 3
- CFR section
- § 4.119
- Body system
- Endocrine System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
30%, 60%, 100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Acromegaly?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Enlargement of acral parts or overgrowth of long bones |
| 60% | Arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and hypertension |
| 100% | Evidence of increased intracranial pressure (such as visual field defect), arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and either hypertension or cardiomegaly |
“Arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and hypertension”
What other endocrine conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Acromegaly in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 7903HypothyroidismRated up to 100%
- 7904HyperparathyroidismRated up to 100%
- 7905HypoparathyroidismRated up to 100%
- 7906ThyroiditisRated up to 0%
- 7907Cushing's syndromeRated up to 100%
- 7909Diabetes insipidusRated up to 30%
- 7911Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency)Rated up to 60%
- 7913Diabetes mellitusRated up to 100%
- 7914Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the endocrine systemRated up to 100%
- 7915Neoplasm, benign, any specified part of the endocrine systemRated up to 0%
Common Questions About Acromegaly VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Acromegaly?
The VA rates Acromegaly under Diagnostic Code 7908 at 30%, 60%, 100%. The minimum 30% rating requires: Enlargement of acral parts or overgrowth of long bones. The maximum 100% rating requires: Evidence of increased intracranial pressure (such as visual field defect), arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and either hypertension or cardiomegaly.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Acromegaly?
The VA rates Acromegaly under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7908, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.119. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 30% and a 100% rating for Acromegaly?
A 30% rating requires: Enlargement of acral parts or overgrowth of long bones. A 100% rating requires: Evidence of increased intracranial pressure (such as visual field defect), arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and either hypertension or cardiomegaly. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Acromegaly qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Acromegaly alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Acromegaly?
The key evidence for Acromegaly is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Acromegaly?
The C&P examiner uses a Endocrine System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7908 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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