38 CFR Part 4 — 38 CFR § 4.119

Hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease — VA Diagnostic Code 7900

Endocrine

Diagnostic code

7900

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38 CFR § 4.119 lists Diagnostic Code 7900 as “Hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease:”. For six months after initial diagnosis, the rating is 30. Thereafter, rate residuals of disease or complications of medical treatment within the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system. Appendix B uses the same name, with a period.

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Text checked against the eCFR versioner full-text XML for 2026-10-01 on 2026-10-05. Title 38 was up to date as of 2026-10-01 and last amended on 2026-08-27. The § 4.119 source note prints 61 FR 20446, May 7, 1996, as amended at 82 FR 50804, Nov. 2, 2017. The § 3.105 source note prints 26 FR 1569, Feb. 24, 1961, as amended at 27 FR 11886, Dec. 1, 1962; 39 FR 17222, May 14, 1974; 55 FR 13528, Apr. 11, 1990; 56 FR 65846, Dec. 19, 1991; 57 FR 56993, Dec. 2, 1992; 62 FR 51278, Sept. 30, 1997; 66 FR 21874, May 2, 2001; 67 FR 49586, July 31, 2002; 76 FR 4247, Jan. 25, 2011; 84 FR 167, Jan. 18, 2019.

The rating criteria at each level

7900 Hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease

Rating %: 30

Criteria (verbatim). For six months after initial diagnosis

Rating %: —

Criteria (verbatim). Thereafter, rate residuals of disease or complications of medical treatment within the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system.

Rating %	Criteria (verbatim)
30	For six months after initial diagnosis
—	Thereafter, rate residuals of disease or complications of medical treatment within the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system.

Note (1): If hyperthyroid cardiovascular or cardiac disease is present, separately evaluate under DC 7008 (hyperthyroid heart disease).

Note (2): Separately evaluate eye involvement occurring as a manifestation of Graves' Disease as diplopia (DC 6090); impairment of central visual acuity (DCs 6061-6066); or under the most appropriate DCs in § 4.79.

The title uses “Graves' disease,” with a lowercase d. Note (2) uses “Graves' Disease,” with a capital D. DC 7900 does not print a 0 percent line.

The thereafter sentence uses “within” twice: within the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system. It does not print a second percentage. 38 CFR § 4.7 assigns the higher rating when the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating. Otherwise, the lower rating will be assigned. 38 CFR § 4.6 requires each element affecting the evidence to be studied so that decisions will be equitable and just. 38 CFR § 4.31 says that in every instance where the schedule does not provide a zero percent evaluation for a diagnostic code, a zero percent evaluation shall be assigned when the requirements for a compensable evaluation are not met.

DC 7008 is “Hyperthyroid heart disease:”. It says: “Rate under the appropriate cardiovascular diagnostic code, depending on particular findings.” It prints no percentage. Note (1) is the sentence that names it. DC 6090 is diplopia. Note (2) also names central visual acuity, diagnostic codes 6061 through 6066, and the most appropriate codes in § 4.79.

DC 7901 is thyroid enlargement, toxic. Its Note (1) says to evaluate symptoms of hyperthyroidism under DC 7900, and it repeats “including, but not limited to, Graves' disease” with a lowercase d. DC 7903 is hypothyroidism. It is a different listed name.

Source: 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7900, eCFR full-text XML for 2026-10-01.

What the words mean in your records

Six months at 30

The only percentage printed on DC 7900 is 30, for six months after initial diagnosis. The next row sends residuals and treatment complications to another code in the appropriate body system.

Disease and Disease

The title says “Graves' disease.” Note (2) says “Graves' Disease.” The capital D is only in that note.

Including, but not limited to

The title does not limit the code to Graves' disease. The phrase is “including, but not limited to.”

Evidence that speaks to each level

30 — six months after initial diagnosis

What the rater needs to see. The initial-diagnosis date for hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease.

Where that usually lives. The endocrine examination and the record that dates the diagnosis.

Thereafter

What the rater needs to see. Residuals of the disease, or complications of medical treatment, under the diagnostic code the thereafter sentence uses.

Where that usually lives. The body-system findings after the six months. Note (1) names DC 7008 when hyperthyroid heart disease is present. Note (2) names the eye codes when eye involvement is a manifestation of Graves' Disease.

Level	What the rater needs to see	Where that usually lives
30 — six months after initial diagnosis	The initial-diagnosis date for hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease.	The endocrine examination and the record that dates the diagnosis.
Thereafter	Residuals of the disease, or complications of medical treatment, under the diagnostic code the thereafter sentence uses.	The body-system findings after the six months. Note (1) names DC 7008 when hyperthyroid heart disease is present. Note (2) names the eye codes when eye involvement is a manifestation of Graves' Disease.

VA’s public DBQ list, checked October 5, 2026, names “Thyroid and Parathyroid” under Endocrinological, “Heart Conditions” under Cardiovascular, and “Eye Conditions” under Ophthalmological. The files are Thyroid and Parathyroid, Heart Conditions, and Eye Conditions.

The exam form

DC 7900 prints 30 percent for six months and then a residual sentence. Notes (1) and (2) name other codes. This page does not say a form replaces those notes.

Related codes and how they interact

Toxic thyroid enlargement points back at this code.

DC 7901 Note (1) evaluates hyperthyroid symptoms under DC 7900. DC 7903 is hypothyroidism. DC 7008 is the heart code Note (1) names.

Secondary conditions and presumptions

The 2026-10-01 text of 38 CFR § 3.309 does not contain “hyperthyroidism” or “Graves.” Section 3.309(a) lists “Endocrinopathies” without a diagnostic code. The radiation list includes “Cancer of the thyroid.” That sentence is not the DC 7900 title. The endocrinopathies row stays without a code.

A separate question, when a presumption does not decide it, is a medical question on the facts under 38 CFR § 3.310. Paragraph (a) covers disability proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disease or injury. Paragraph (b) covers increase in severity and requires a medical baseline.

Short answers

What is the VA rating for hyperthyroidism?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7900 is 30 percent for six months after initial diagnosis. Thereafter, residuals of disease or complications of medical treatment are rated within the appropriate diagnostic code within the appropriate body system. Note (1) names DC 7008 for hyperthyroid heart disease. Note (2) names eye codes for eye involvement as a manifestation of Graves' Disease. Education only. VA decides on the evidence.

Does the title limit the code to Graves' disease?

No. The title says “including, but not limited to, Graves' disease.”

FAQ

What percentage does DC 7900 print?

30 percent for six months after initial diagnosis. Thereafter, residuals of disease or complications of medical treatment are rated within the appropriate diagnostic code within the appropriate body system. Education only.

Does Note (2) capitalize Disease?

Yes. Note (2) says “Graves' Disease.” The code title says “Graves' disease.” Note (2) names diplopia (DC 6090), central visual acuity (DCs 6061-6066), or the most appropriate codes in § 4.79.

Is hyperthyroidism named as its own presumptive disease?

The 2026-10-01 text does not contain “hyperthyroidism” or “Graves.” Endocrinopathies is a family name without a diagnostic code. This page does not assign DC 7900 to that row.

Next steps

Read the decision for DC 7900, the initial-diagnosis date, and whether Note (1) or Note (2) named another code.
The free worksheet is a place to write the code, the findings, and the records you already have. It does not file a claim or protect a filing date. An accredited representative is at find a VSO.
Other endocrine codes are on the endocrine diagnostic-code index. The category page is endocrine conditions.

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Other codes in this body system

Nearby catalog entries in Endocrine, ordered by diagnostic code number. All Endocrine codes

Also: DC code lookup (tools) lists the same index in a compact layout.

Source: 38 CFR Part 4, Diagnostic Code 7900 • va.gov

How to give a complete Hyperthyroidism C&P answer

Context matters

Short answers can leave out frequency, duration, treatment, and functional effects. The examples below show what information may still need to be explained. They are not scripts.

Example incomplete answer
“My TSH is back in range with meds.”
Context to add, if true
Treatment doesn't reduce the rating. The schedule rates the symptom burden and whether continuous medication is required — both unlock the 10% floor.
Example incomplete answer
“I had my thyroid removed so I'm fine.”
Context to add, if true
Surgical or radioactive iodine treatment leaves residuals that are ratable. Document fatigue, cold intolerance, weight changes, and required lifelong medication.
Example incomplete answer
“I don't have eye symptoms.”
Context to add, if true
Don't preempt the exam. Graves' ophthalmopathy is rated separately under DC 6090 — flag any double vision, dryness, or proptosis.

Answer in your own words. Describe what is true, including better periods and flare-ups, without minimizing or exaggerating. No phrase guarantees a rating or claim outcome.

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