Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete
The VA rates Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete under Diagnostic Code 7617 across 3 severity levels, from 0% to 30%. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Catalog name: Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete.
Rating schedule · DC 7617 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 30%
- Rating tiers
- 3
- CFR section
- § 4.116
- Body system
- Gynecological Conditions
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
0%, 10%, 30%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Symptoms that do not require continuous treatment Note: Via General Rating Formula for Disease, Injury, or Adhesions of Female Reproductive Organs (diagnostic codes 7610 through 7615): |
| 10% | Symptoms that require continuous treatment Note: Via General Rating Formula for Disease, Injury, or Adhesions of Female Reproductive Organs (diagnostic codes 7610 through 7615): |
| 30% | Symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment Note: Via General Rating Formula for Disease, Injury, or Adhesions of Female Reproductive Organs (diagnostic codes 7610 through 7615): |
“Symptoms that require continuous treatment”
What other gynecological conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete 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.
- 7615Ovary, disease, injury, or adhesions of.Rated up to 30%
- 7618Uterus, removal of, including corpusRated up to 30%
- 7619Ovary, removal ofRated up to 30%
- 7620Ovaries, atrophy of both, completeRated up to 30%
- 7621Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancyRated up to 10%
- 7624Fistula, rectovaginalRated up to 100%
- 7625Fistula, urethrovaginalRated up to 100%
- 7626Breast, surgery ofRated up to 0%
- 7627Malignant neoplasms of gynecological systemRated up to 100%
- 7630Malignant neoplasms of the breastRated up to 100%
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Common Questions About Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete?
The VA rates Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete under Diagnostic Code 7617 at 0%, 10%, 30%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Symptoms that do not require continuous treatment. The maximum 30% rating requires: Symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete?
The VA rates Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7617, published in 38 CFR § 4.116. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 0% and a 30% rating for Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete?
A 0% rating requires: Symptoms that do not require continuous treatment. A 30% rating requires: Symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete qualify for TDIU?
Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete maxes at 30%, well below the single-disability TDIU threshold. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities, TDIU may be achievable under 38 CFR § 4.16. Focus on establishing secondary conditions to increase the combined rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete?
The key evidence for Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete 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 Removal of uterus and both ovaries, complete?
The C&P examiner uses a Gynecological Conditions DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7617 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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