DC 7626Gynecological38 CFR § 4.116Last verified: APR 8, 2026

Breast, surgery of — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7626)

The VA rates Breast, surgery of under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7626, from 0% to 0% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 0% rating requires Both or one. Related conditions in the Gynecological body system share this rating framework.

What are the VA rating criteria for Breast, surgery of?

0%Disability Rating

Both or one

“Both or one”
— 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7626 (0% tier)

How does the VA rate Gynecological conditions?

Benign neoplasms of gynecological system. Rate chronic residuals to include scars, lymphedema, disfigurement, and/or other impairment of function under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body systemDC 7628
Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast. Rate chronic residuals according to impairment of function due to scars, lymphedema, or disfigurement (e.g., limitation of arm, shoulder, and wrist motion, or loss of grip strength, or loss of sensation, or residuals from harvesting of muscles for reconstructive purposes), and/or under diagnostic code 7626DC 7631
Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancyDC 7621
EndometriosisDC 7629
Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD)DC 7632
Fistula, rectovaginalDC 7624

Common Questions About Breast, surgery of VA Ratings

What is the VA disability rating for Breast, surgery of?

The VA rates Breast, surgery of under Diagnostic Code 7626 at the following tiers: 0%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Both or one. The maximum 0% rating requires: Both or one.

What is Diagnostic Code 7626?

Diagnostic Code 7626 is the VA rating identifier for Breast, surgery of within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

What is the highest rating for Breast, surgery of?

The maximum rating for Breast, surgery of is defined in 38 CFR Part 4 under DC 7626. See the rating tiers above for exact criteria.

What 38 CFR section governs Breast, surgery of ratings?

Breast, surgery of is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7626. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Which conditions are commonly secondary to Breast, surgery of?

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Breast, surgery of may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Breast, surgery of?

Service connection for Breast, surgery of requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.

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