Thyroid enlargement, toxic — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7901)
The VA rates Thyroid enlargement, toxic under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7901, 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, toxic?
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, toxic VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Thyroid enlargement, toxic?
The VA rates Thyroid enlargement, toxic under Diagnostic Code 7901 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 7901?
Diagnostic Code 7901 is the VA rating identifier for Thyroid enlargement, toxic 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, toxic?
The maximum rating for Thyroid enlargement, toxic is defined in 38 CFR Part 4 under DC 7901. See the rating tiers above for exact criteria.
What 38 CFR section governs Thyroid enlargement, toxic ratings?
Thyroid enlargement, toxic is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7901. 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, toxic?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Thyroid enlargement, toxic 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, toxic?
Service connection for Thyroid enlargement, toxic 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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