Hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease DC 7900
VA rates it under diagnostic code 7900 in 38 CFR 4.119. Body system: Other.
Also searched as: hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, overactive thyroid.
How VA rates it
The schedule has no fixed list of levels for this code, so any level from 0% to 100% can apply.
Rated by its effects under other codes, so any level can apply.
Source: 38 CFR 4.119 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels and criteria
| Rating | What the schedule says |
|---|---|
| 30% | For six months after initial diagnosis |
Criteria text from 38 CFR 4.119, eCFR as of November 10, 2026. The eCFR is the official source if anything here differs.
Thereafter, rate residuals of disease or complications of medical treatment within the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system.
Notes in the schedule (2)
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.
Related medications
Medications that can cause or worsen it
If you take one of these for a service-connected condition, this condition may be claimable as secondary to that condition. You need a diagnosis, your prescription records, and a medical opinion.
Amiodarone (Pacerone, Nexterone) Established link
Amiodarone contains iodine and its label warns about an overactive thyroid.
Sources: FDA label: Amiodarone (DailyMed)
Medications prescribed for it
A prescription shows the condition was diagnosed. It still needs its own link to service.
- Antithyroid medicines (for example methimazole, propylthiouracil). FDA labels: Methimazole (DailyMed)
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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