Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7902)
The VA rates Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7902, from 0% to 0% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 0% rating requires Note (2): If disfigurement of the neck is present due to thyroid disease or enlargement, separately evaluate under DC 7800 (burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck…. Related conditions in the Endocrine body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic?
Note (2): If disfigurement of the neck is present due to thyroid disease or enlargement, separately evaluate under DC 7800 (burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck due to other causes; or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck).
“Note (2): If disfigurement of the neck is present due to thyroid disease or enlargement, separately evaluate under DC 7800 (burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck due to other causes; or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck).”
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Common Questions About Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic?
The VA rates Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic under Diagnostic Code 7902 at the following tiers: 0%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Note (2): If disfigurement of the neck is present due to thyroid disease or enlargement, separately evaluate under DC 7800 (burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck due to other causes; or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck).. The maximum 0% rating requires: Note (2): If disfigurement of the neck is present due to thyroid disease or enlargement, separately evaluate under DC 7800 (burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck due to other causes; or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck)..
What is Diagnostic Code 7902?
Diagnostic Code 7902 is the VA rating identifier for Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic 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.
What is the highest rating for Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic?
The maximum rating for Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic is defined in 38 CFR Part 4 under DC 7902. See the rating tiers above for exact criteria.
What 38 CFR section governs Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic ratings?
Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7902. 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 Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic 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 Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic?
Service connection for Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic 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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