Gestational Complications Residuals

DC 7699-7615Gynecological/Breast38 CFR 4.116, DC 7699-7615

Lasting health problems caused by complications during pregnancy while on active duty, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or placental problems. The VA rates these based on the residual organ damage or ongoing symptoms that remain after pregnancy.

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on how much it affects your ability to work and carry out daily activities. The examiner will focus on the functional limitations your condition causes, not just the diagnosis itself.

Diagnostic code

DC 7699-7615

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.116, DC 7699-7615. 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 lasting effects from pregnancy complications, such as chronic hypertension requiring medication, Type 2 diabetes, or kidney damage.

What the VA looks for

Chronic hypertension requiring daily medication
Type 2 diabetes developed after gestational diabetes
Chronic kidney disease with abnormal GFR
Cardiac changes from peripartum complications
Medical opinion linking current conditions to gestational complications

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not documenting the pregnancy complications in service treatment records before separation — ensure that preeclampsia, HELLP, gestational diabetes, or other complications are thoroughly recorded.
⚠Failing to get a medical nexus opinion linking current hypertension or diabetes to the in-service gestational complication — research shows preeclampsia doubles the risk of future cardiovascular disease.
⚠Not filing individual secondary claims for each residual condition — hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular problems should each be claimed separately for maximum combined rating.
⚠Waiting too long to file — conditions like hypertension and diabetes may develop years after gestational complications, but a nexus letter can still connect them.

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DBQ Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast

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Gestational Complications Residuals

How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 7699-7615

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

You have significant lasting effects from pregnancy complications, such as chronic hypertension requiring medication, Type 2 diabetes, or kidney damage.

What the VA looks for

Chronic hypertension requiring daily medication
Type 2 diabetes developed after gestational diabetes
Chronic kidney disease with abnormal GFR
Cardiac changes from peripartum complications
Medical opinion linking current conditions to gestational complications

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not documenting the pregnancy complications in service treatment records before separation — ensure that preeclampsia, HELLP, gestational diabetes, or other complications are thoroughly recorded.

⚠Failing to get a medical nexus opinion linking current hypertension or diabetes to the in-service gestational complication — research shows preeclampsia doubles the risk of future cardiovascular disease.

⚠Not filing individual secondary claims for each residual condition — hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular problems should each be claimed separately for maximum combined rating.

⚠Waiting too long to file — conditions like hypertension and diabetes may develop years after gestational complications, but a nexus letter can still connect them.