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Thyroid Nodules
✓ VERIFIED AGAINST 38 C.F.R.§ 4.119 (Endocrine system) · reviewed 2026-05-15 · ClaimRecon Editorial Team
Thyroid Nodules is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7902 of 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7902 across 1 severity tier (0%). 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
Abnormal growths or lumps in the thyroid gland. Most are benign but require monitoring. May cause hyperthyroidism if they produce excess thyroid hormone (toxic nodules).
RATING CRITERIA (1 LEVELS)
0%
No standalone schedular evaluation under DC 7902 (thyroid enlargement, nontoxic). Rate symptoms resulting from pressure on adjacent organs (trachea, larynx, esophagus) under the appropriate diagnostic code for each affected body system. Disfigurement of the neck due to thyroid disease is separately evaluated under DC 7800.
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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NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
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