Endocrine · 38 CFR 4.119 · DC 7900
Hyperthyroidism VA Disability Rating
Hyperthyroidism (DC 7900) and Graves' disease are rated by symptom severity. Common to file alongside heart-rate elevation, weight loss, tremor, and eye complications (exophthalmos).
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Tachycardia, tremor, and increased pulse pressure or BP. |
| 30% | Above + emotional instability, fatigability, OR muscular weakness. |
| 60% | Above + weight loss, sleeplessness, OR more than one of the previously listed symptoms. |
| 100% | Thyroid enlargement, tachycardia of greater than 100 BPM, increased pulse pressure or blood pressure, increased perspiration, AND tremor, emotional instability, weight loss, etc. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for hyperthyroidism frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Eye complications
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Mental health
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.119 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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