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 What raters look forsix months after initial diagnosis |
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 447 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Hyperthyroidism, 2021 to 2026. The Hyperthyroidism 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 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.
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