Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts, irregular periods, excess androgen (male hormones), acne, weight gain, and difficulty getting pregnant. The VA does not have a specific diagnostic code for PCOS, so it is typically rated by analogy under DC 7615 (disease of the ovary).
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 7615
Rating range
0% – 30%
Rating levels
3
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.116, DC 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.
Your PCOS causes symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment, with multiple manifestations affecting your daily life.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or rated under the same body system.
Endometriosis
Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomata)
Hysterectomy Residuals
Ovarian Cysts
Cervicitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Vulvodynia
Breast Cancer Residuals