Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7900: Hyperthyroidism (including Graves' Disease) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.119
- Rating range
- 30%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Endocrine system
The VA rates Hyperthyroidism (including Graves' Disease) under diagnostic code 7900 in 38 CFR § 4.119. 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 7900 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | For six months after initial diagnosis; thereafter rate residuals and treatment complications under the appropriate body-system codes What raters look for6 months post-diagnosis; then rate residuals |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Hyperthyroidism. The Hyperthyroidism condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Hyperthyroidism appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 171 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Hyperthyroidism as the primary issue. The Hyperthyroidism condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Hyperthyroidism appeals generally rather than DC 7900 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7900?
Diagnostic code 7900 is the VA rating schedule entry for Hyperthyroidism (including Graves' Disease), found in 38 CFR § 4.119. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7900?
DC 7900 provides ratings of 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7900 require?
The 30% rating for Hyperthyroidism (including Graves' Disease) requires: For six months after initial diagnosis; thereafter rate residuals and treatment complications under the appropriate body-system codes.