DC 7618Gynecological38 CFR § 4.116Last verified: APR 8, 2026

Uterus, removal of, including corpus — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7618)

The VA rates Uterus, removal of, including corpus under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7618, from 0% to 30% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 30% rating requires Symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment. Related conditions in the Gynecological body system share this rating framework.

What are the VA rating criteria for Uterus, removal of, including corpus?

0%Disability Rating

Symptoms that do not require continuous treatment

10%Disability Rating

Symptoms that require continuous treatment

30%Disability Rating

Symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment

“Symptoms that require continuous treatment”
— 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7618 (10% 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
Breast, surgery ofDC 7626
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

Common Questions About Uterus, removal of, including corpus VA Ratings

What is the VA disability rating for Uterus, removal of, including corpus?

The VA rates Uterus, removal of, including corpus under Diagnostic Code 7618 at the following tiers: 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.

What is Diagnostic Code 7618?

Diagnostic Code 7618 is the VA rating identifier for Uterus, removal of, including corpus 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 Uterus, removal of, including corpus?

The highest schedular rating for Uterus, removal of, including corpus under DC 7618 is 30%. This tier requires: Symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Uterus, removal of, including corpus alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

What 38 CFR section governs Uterus, removal of, including corpus ratings?

Uterus, removal of, including corpus is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7618. 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 Uterus, removal of, including corpus?

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Uterus, removal of, including corpus 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 Uterus, removal of, including corpus?

Service connection for Uterus, removal of, including corpus 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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