Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
A condition where the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, often caused by long-term steroid medication use or pituitary problems. Requires lifelong cortisol replacement therapy.
The VA rates this condition based on the type and intensity of treatment you require. Higher ratings correspond to more aggressive treatment regimens, such as daily medication, insulin dependence, or the need for ongoing medical management.
Diagnostic code
DC 7911
Rating range
20% – 60%
Rating levels
3
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.119, DC 7911. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.
Your adrenal insufficiency requires high-dose corticosteroids and you experience frequent adrenal crises, or you cannot tolerate physical or emotional stress without medical intervention.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Secondary Adrenal Cortical Insufficiency or rated under the same body system.
Diabetes Mellitus Type II
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease)
Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)
Cushing's Syndrome
Hyperparathyroidism
Diabetes Insipidus
Thyroid Enlargement (Nontoxic Goiter)