Oophorectomy Residuals

DC 7619Gynecological/Breast38 CFR 4.116, DC 7619

Residual effects from the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. Loss of both ovaries causes surgical menopause. The VA rating depends on whether one or both ovaries were removed.

How the VA rates this condition

This condition has a fixed rating under VA regulations. Unlike most conditions, the rating does not vary based on severity. If the VA grants service connection, the rating percentage is set by regulation.

Diagnostic code

DC 7619

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.116, DC 7619. 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 had removal of both ovaries (bilateral oophorectomy), resulting in complete loss of ovarian function and surgical menopause.

What the VA looks for

Bilateral oophorectomy operative report
Both ovaries removed confirmed by pathology
Surgical menopause documented
Hormone replacement therapy prescribed
Menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, mood changes, bone density loss)

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not filing separately for menopausal symptoms if you had bilateral oophorectomy. Hot flashes, mood changes, and osteoporosis risk from surgical menopause should be documented.
⚠Failing to get bone density scans (DEXA scans) to document osteoporosis or osteopenia resulting from loss of estrogen after bilateral oophorectomy.
⚠Not distinguishing between partial and complete oophorectomy in your records. Complete removal of both ovaries rates 30%, while removal of one rates 0%.
⚠Overlooking secondary conditions like depression, anxiety, cardiovascular changes, and sexual dysfunction that can result from premature surgical menopause.

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How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 7619

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

You had removal of both ovaries (bilateral oophorectomy), resulting in complete loss of ovarian function and surgical menopause.

What the VA looks for

Bilateral oophorectomy operative report
Both ovaries removed confirmed by pathology
Surgical menopause documented
Hormone replacement therapy prescribed
Menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, mood changes, bone density loss)

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not filing separately for menopausal symptoms if you had bilateral oophorectomy. Hot flashes, mood changes, and osteoporosis risk from surgical menopause should be documented.

⚠Failing to get bone density scans (DEXA scans) to document osteoporosis or osteopenia resulting from loss of estrogen after bilateral oophorectomy.

⚠Not distinguishing between partial and complete oophorectomy in your records. Complete removal of both ovaries rates 30%, while removal of one rates 0%.

⚠Overlooking secondary conditions like depression, anxiety, cardiovascular changes, and sexual dysfunction that can result from premature surgical menopause.