Ectopic Pregnancy Residuals

DC 7614Gynecological/Breast38 CFR 4.116, DC 7614

Residual effects from an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy that implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube) and its treatment. Treatment typically involves surgery (salpingectomy) or medication (methotrexate). Residuals can include chronic pelvic pain, adhesions, reduced fertility, and psychological effects.

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on the type, severity, and frequency of your symptoms. The examiner will evaluate your specific symptoms and how they affect your daily life and ability to work.

Diagnostic code

DC 7614

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.116, DC 7614. 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 significant residual effects from ectopic pregnancy including bilateral tube loss, chronic pain not controlled by treatment, or recurrent ectopic pregnancies.

What the VA looks for

Bilateral salpingectomy from ectopic pregnancies
Chronic pelvic pain not controlled by treatment
Complete infertility from tube loss
Recurrent ectopic pregnancy documented
Multiple surgical interventions

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not applying for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) if bilateral tube loss resulted in infertility — loss of a creative organ qualifies for additional monthly compensation.
⚠Failing to connect the ectopic pregnancy to military service — stress, field conditions, delayed medical care, or underlying pelvic inflammatory disease from service can contribute.
⚠Not filing for secondary conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD from the emergency nature of ectopic pregnancy, grief from pregnancy loss, and chronic pain from adhesions.
⚠Not documenting post-surgical adhesions with imaging or laparoscopy — adhesion-related chronic pelvic pain is a common and significant residual effect.

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Ectopic Pregnancy Residuals

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on the type, severity, and frequency of your symptoms. The examiner will evaluate your specific symptoms and how they affect your daily life and ability to work.

Diagnostic code

DC 7614

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

You have significant residual effects from ectopic pregnancy including bilateral tube loss, chronic pain not controlled by treatment, or recurrent ectopic pregnancies.

What the VA looks for

Bilateral salpingectomy from ectopic pregnancies
Chronic pelvic pain not controlled by treatment
Complete infertility from tube loss
Recurrent ectopic pregnancy documented
Multiple surgical interventions

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not applying for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) if bilateral tube loss resulted in infertility — loss of a creative organ qualifies for additional monthly compensation.

⚠Failing to connect the ectopic pregnancy to military service — stress, field conditions, delayed medical care, or underlying pelvic inflammatory disease from service can contribute.

⚠Not filing for secondary conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD from the emergency nature of ectopic pregnancy, grief from pregnancy loss, and chronic pain from adhesions.

⚠Not documenting post-surgical adhesions with imaging or laparoscopy — adhesion-related chronic pelvic pain is a common and significant residual effect.