Condition Rating Guides
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An enlarged thyroid gland with multiple lumps (nodules) that may cause neck swelling, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems. The VA rates this based on thyroid function, compressive symptoms, and whether treatment with surgery or radioactive iodine was needed.
The VA rates this condition based on objective clinical measurements and test results. The examiner will use standardized tests or lab values to determine the severity of your condition rather than relying primarily on subjective symptom reports.
Diagnostic code
DC 7901
Rating range
0% – 100%
Rating levels
5
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.119, DC 7901. 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 multinodular goiter was found to be cancerous, and you are currently undergoing active treatment with radioactive iodine or have widespread metastatic disease.
What the VA looks for