Diabetes insipidus — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7909)

The VA rates Diabetes insipidus under Diagnostic Code 7909 at the following tiers: 10%, 30%. The minimum 10% rating requires: With persistent polyuria or requiring continuous hormonal therapy. The maximum 30% rating requires: For three months after initial diagnosis.

Diagnostic Code 7909 is the VA rating identifier for Diabetes insipidus within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.119. 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.

The highest schedular rating for Diabetes insipidus under DC 7909 is 30%. This tier requires: For three months after initial diagnosis. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Diabetes insipidus alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Diabetes insipidus is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7909. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

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

Service connection for Diabetes insipidus 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.