Diagnostic Code 7617: Uterus and Both Ovaries, Removal of (Complete) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.116
- Rating range
- 50% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Gynecological conditions
The VA rates Uterus and Both Ovaries, Removal of (Complete) under diagnostic code 7617 in 38 CFR § 4.116. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7617 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 50% | Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete: thereafter What raters look forcomplete removal of the uterus and both ovaries; thereafter |
| 100% | Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete: for three months after removal What raters look forcomplete removal of the uterus and both ovaries; first three months after removal |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Hysterectomy. The Hysterectomy condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Hysterectomy appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 879 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Hysterectomy, 2021 to 2026. The Hysterectomy condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: each ruling's outcome is read from the order in the Board's published decision and rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, leaving out dismissals and withdrawals. The data codes the condition the Board ruled on, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Hysterectomy appeals generally rather than DC 7617 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7617?
Diagnostic code 7617 is the VA rating schedule entry for Uterus and Both Ovaries, Removal of (Complete), found in 38 CFR § 4.116. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7617?
DC 7617 provides ratings of 50%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7617 require?
The 100% rating for Uterus and Both Ovaries requires: Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete: for three months after removal.
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