Condition Rating Guides
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
Cancer of the thyroid gland. The VA rates 100% during active cancer treatment, then rates based on residual effects like hypothyroidism after the thyroid is removed.
The VA rates this condition based on the type and intensity of treatment you require. Higher ratings correspond to more aggressive treatment regimens, such as daily medication, insulin dependence, or the need for ongoing medical management.
Diagnostic code
DC 7914
Rating range
0% – 100%
Rating levels
5
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.119, DC 7914. 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.
You have active thyroid cancer or are currently undergoing treatment (surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy). The VA assigns an automatic 100% rating during active malignancy.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Thyroid Cancer Residuals or rated under the same body system.
Diabetes Mellitus Type II
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease)
Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)
Cushing's Syndrome
Hyperparathyroidism
Diabetes Insipidus
Thyroid Enlargement (Nontoxic Goiter)