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DC 7903Endocrine System38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7903

Hypothyroidism

VA disability rating criteria for Hypothyroidism under Diagnostic Code 7903. The VA assigns ratings of 10%, 30%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

10%Disability Rating

Fatigability, or; continuous medication required for control.

Note: If disease of the heart is the predominant finding, rate under the appropriate heart code. Post-thyroidectomy hypothyroidism is rated under this code.

30%Disability Rating

Fatigability, constipation, and mental sluggishness.

60%Disability Rating

Muscular weakness, mental disturbance, and weight gain.

100%Disability Rating

Cold intolerance, muscular weakness, cardiovascular involvement, mental disturbance (dementia, slowing of thought, depression), bradycardia (less than 60 beats per minute), and sleepiness.

Secondary Conditions

2 known secondary conditions linked to Hypothyroidism

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