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Thyroid Cancer
✓ VERIFIED AGAINST 38 C.F.R.§ 4.119 (Endocrine system) · reviewed 2026-05-15 · ClaimRecon Editorial Team
Thyroid Cancer is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7914 of 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7914 across 1 severity tier (100%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
OVERVIEW
Malignant neoplasm of the thyroid gland. Rated 100% during active disease and for 6 months following completion of treatment, then rated on residuals (typically hypothyroidism requiring medication).
RATING CRITERIA (1 LEVELS)
100%
A 100% rating continues throughout active treatment and beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedure. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating is determined by a mandatory VA examination; any change in evaluation based on that examination is subject to the provisions of 38 CFR § 3.105(e). If there has been no local recurrence or metastasis, rate on residuals.
KEY EVIDENCE TO GATHER
-Service treatment records
-Current medical diagnosis and treatment records
-Buddy/lay statements
-Prescription history
-Employment impact documentation
-Any relevant diagnostic testing
C&P EXAM TIPS (5)
1.Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms.
2.Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.
3.Document how the condition affects daily activities, work, and relationships.
4.Mention all medications and their side effects.
5.Bring buddy statements from people who observe your symptoms.
SOURCES & EDITORIAL
Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.119 (Endocrine system). Source verified 2026-05-15 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team during a regulation-text comparison against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.
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