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Graves Disease (Hyperthyroidism) VA Disability Rating
DC 7900 | 38 C.F.R. § 4.119 | M21-1, Part IV.ii.12
OVERVIEW
Graves disease is an autoimmune cause of hyperthyroidism rated under DC 7900. Ratings are based on the severity of symptoms including tachycardia, tremor, weight loss, and eye involvement (Graves ophthalmopathy). Post-treatment hypothyroidism (common after radioactive iodine or thyroidectomy) is rated under DC 7903.
RATING CRITERIA (4 LEVELS)
100% -- Thyroid enlargement, tachycardia over 100bpm, eye involvement, muscular weakness, loss of weight, sympathetic nervous system/cardiovascular/gastrointestinal symptoms
Severe uncontrolled hyperthyroidism with systemic effects.
60% -- Emotional instability, tachycardia, fatigability, and increased pulse/blood pressure
Significant symptoms despite treatment.
30% -- Tachycardia, tremor, and increased pulse pressure or blood pressure
Moderate symptoms with ongoing treatment.
10% -- Tachycardia which may be intermittent, and tremor, or continuous medication necessary
Mild symptoms controlled with medication.
KEY EVIDENCE TO GATHER
-Lab work showing suppressed TSH, elevated T3/T4
-Thyroid antibody testing (TSI, TRAb) confirming autoimmune etiology
-Endocrinology records documenting diagnosis and treatment
-Eye examination if Graves ophthalmopathy present
-Documentation of cardiovascular symptoms (resting heart rate, blood pressure changes)
SECONDARY CONDITIONS (3 MAPPED)
DC 6079+
Graves disease specifically affects the eyes with proptosis, double vision, and vision changes. Separately ratable.
DC 9434/9413
Thyroid hormone excess directly causes anxiety and mood instability.
DC 7010/7005
Chronic tachycardia and atrial fibrillation from hyperthyroidism.
C&P EXAM TIPS (3)
1.If treated with radioactive iodine or surgery, you will likely become hypothyroid (DC 7903). File for the residual condition.
2.Graves eye disease is rated SEPARATELY from the thyroid condition. Get an ophthalmology evaluation.
3.Bring resting heart rate documentation. Tachycardia (over 100bpm) supports higher ratings.
DOLLAR IMPACT
Graves disease at 30% pays $552.47/mo. With secondary eye disease, cardiac complications, and post-treatment hypothyroidism, combined ratings can exceed 60%.
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