Cervical Dysplasia Residuals

DC 7612Gynecological/Breast38 CFR 4.116, DC 7612

Abnormal cell changes on the cervix that can develop after HPV infection. When treated, residuals may include ongoing monitoring requirements, repeat procedures, and anxiety about recurrence. The VA rates cervical dysplasia residuals based on treatment burden and monitoring frequency.

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 7612

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.116, DC 7612. 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

Your cervical dysplasia has required extensive treatment such as hysterectomy or has progressed despite treatment, causing significant ongoing symptoms or complications.

What the VA looks for

Hysterectomy performed for persistent dysplasia
Multiple failed treatment attempts documented
Cervical incompetence from repeated procedures
Significant scarring causing symptoms
Impact on fertility and reproductive health

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not connecting HPV infection and cervical dysplasia to military service — if you were diagnosed with abnormal Pap smears during service or shortly after, document the timeline clearly.
⚠Failing to document the number of procedures you have undergone — each LEEP, cone biopsy, or colposcopy builds the treatment burden that supports a higher rating.
⚠Not filing for secondary conditions from treatment — cervical stenosis, cervical incompetence affecting pregnancy, and anxiety about cancer recurrence are all ratable.
⚠Assuming that because dysplasia is "pre-cancer" it is not ratable — the VA rates the residuals of treatment and ongoing monitoring burden, not just cancer itself.

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Cervical Dysplasia Residuals

How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 7612

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

Your cervical dysplasia has required extensive treatment such as hysterectomy or has progressed despite treatment, causing significant ongoing symptoms or complications.

What the VA looks for

Hysterectomy performed for persistent dysplasia
Multiple failed treatment attempts documented
Cervical incompetence from repeated procedures
Significant scarring causing symptoms
Impact on fertility and reproductive health

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not connecting HPV infection and cervical dysplasia to military service — if you were diagnosed with abnormal Pap smears during service or shortly after, document the timeline clearly.

⚠Failing to document the number of procedures you have undergone — each LEEP, cone biopsy, or colposcopy builds the treatment burden that supports a higher rating.

⚠Not filing for secondary conditions from treatment — cervical stenosis, cervical incompetence affecting pregnancy, and anxiety about cancer recurrence are all ratable.

⚠Assuming that because dysplasia is "pre-cancer" it is not ratable — the VA rates the residuals of treatment and ongoing monitoring burden, not just cancer itself.