Breast Fibroadenoma

DC 7628Gynecological/Breast38 CFR 4.116, DC 7628

A noncancerous breast lump made of glandular and connective tissue. Fibroadenomas are common in young women and may cause pain, tenderness, or anxiety about breast lumps. The VA rates fibroadenomas based on symptoms, treatment requirements, and recurrence.

How the VA rates this condition

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 7628

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.116, DC 7628. 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.

Rating Levels

You have recurrent fibroadenomas requiring multiple surgeries or a fibroadenoma causing significant breast deformity and chronic pain that limits daily activities.

What the VA looks for

Multiple fibroadenoma excisions documented
Recurrent fibroadenomas after surgical removal
Significant breast deformity or tissue loss
Chronic breast pain affecting daily activities
Consideration for mastectomy due to recurrence

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not documenting the initial discovery and biopsy of the fibroadenoma during military service — the in-service diagnosis is critical for establishing service connection.
⚠Failing to track recurrence and growth over time — serial imaging showing new or growing fibroadenomas supports a higher rating and ongoing treatment burden.
⚠Not claiming surgical scars separately — excision scars that are painful, unstable, or cover a significant area can be rated independently under the scar rating criteria.
⚠Overlooking the psychological impact — anxiety from repeated breast lumps and biopsies, especially with a family history of breast cancer, may support a secondary mental health claim.

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DBQ Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast

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Breast Fibroadenoma

How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 7628

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

You have recurrent fibroadenomas requiring multiple surgeries or a fibroadenoma causing significant breast deformity and chronic pain that limits daily activities.

What the VA looks for

Multiple fibroadenoma excisions documented
Recurrent fibroadenomas after surgical removal
Significant breast deformity or tissue loss
Chronic breast pain affecting daily activities
Consideration for mastectomy due to recurrence

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not documenting the initial discovery and biopsy of the fibroadenoma during military service — the in-service diagnosis is critical for establishing service connection.

⚠Failing to track recurrence and growth over time — serial imaging showing new or growing fibroadenomas supports a higher rating and ongoing treatment burden.

⚠Not claiming surgical scars separately — excision scars that are painful, unstable, or cover a significant area can be rated independently under the scar rating criteria.

⚠Overlooking the psychological impact — anxiety from repeated breast lumps and biopsies, especially with a family history of breast cancer, may support a secondary mental health claim.