Endometriosis
The VA rates Endometriosis under Diagnostic Code 7629 across 4 severity levels, from 0% to 50%. 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 7629 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 50%
- Rating tiers
- 4
- CFR section
- § 4.116, DC 7629
- Body system
- Genitourinary System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
0%, 10%, 30%, 50%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Endometriosis?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Endometriosis with lesions documented by laparoscopy, but asymptomatic. Note: Endometriosis has its own specific rating criteria separate from the General Rating Formula for Female Reproductive Organs. |
| 10% | Pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding requiring continuous treatment for control |
| 30% | Pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding not controlled by treatment |
| 50% | Lesions involving bowel or bladder confirmed by laparoscopy, pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding not controlled by treatment, and bowel or bladder symptoms Note: 50% is the maximum rating for endometriosis under DC 7629. |
“Pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding not controlled by treatment”
What other genitourinary conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Endometriosis 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.
- 7534Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified)Rated up to 0%
- 7536GlomerulonephritisRated up to 0%
- 7537Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolismRated up to 0%
- 7538Papillary necrosisRated up to 0%
- 7539Renal amyloid diseaseRated up to 0%
- 7540Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosisRated up to 0%
- 7541Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or IIRated up to 100%
- 7542Neurogenic bladderRated up to 60%
- 7544Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis CRated up to 0%
- 7545Bladder, diverticulum ofRated up to 0%
Common Questions About Endometriosis VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Endometriosis?
The VA rates Endometriosis under Diagnostic Code 7629 at 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Endometriosis with lesions documented by laparoscopy, but asymptomatic.. The maximum 50% rating requires: Lesions involving bowel or bladder confirmed by laparoscopy, pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding not controlled by treatment, and bowel or bladder symptoms.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Endometriosis?
The VA rates Endometriosis under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7629, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7629. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 0% and a 50% rating for Endometriosis?
A 0% rating requires: Endometriosis with lesions documented by laparoscopy, but asymptomatic.. A 50% rating requires: Lesions involving bowel or bladder confirmed by laparoscopy, pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding not controlled by treatment, and bowel or bladder symptoms. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Endometriosis qualify for TDIU?
Possibly. Endometriosis maxes at 50%, which doesn't meet the single-disability TDIU threshold of 60% alone. However, if combined with other service-connected disabilities totaling 70%+ (with one at 40%+), TDIU under 38 CFR § 4.16(a) may apply. Extraschedular TDIU under § 4.16(b) is also available if the condition alone prevents work regardless of rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Endometriosis?
The key evidence for Endometriosis 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 Endometriosis?
The C&P examiner uses a Genitourinary System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7629 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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