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DC 7900Endocrine System38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7900

Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease)

VA disability rating criteria for Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease) under Diagnostic Code 7900. The VA assigns ratings of 10%, 30%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

10%Disability Rating

Tachycardia, which may be intermittent, and tremor, or; continuous medication required for control.

Note: If disease of the heart is the predominant finding, rate under the appropriate heart code (DC 7000–7123). Complications such as exophthalmos are rated separately. Post-thyroidectomy hypothyroidism is rated under DC 7903.

30%Disability Rating

Tachycardia, tremor, and increased pulse pressure or blood pressure.

60%Disability Rating

Emotional instability, tachycardia, fatigability, and increased pulse pressure or blood pressure.

100%Disability Rating

Thyroid enlargement, tachycardia (more than 160 beats per minute), eye involvement, muscular weakness, loss of weight, and sympathetic nervous system, cardiovascular, or gastrointestinal symptoms.

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