Condition Rating Guides
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Nontoxic thyroid nodules are benign growths within the thyroid gland that do not produce excess thyroid hormone. They may cause compression symptoms such as difficulty swallowing or breathing. The VA rates nontoxic thyroid nodules based on the size of the goiter and compressive effects.
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 7902
Rating range
0% – 30%
Rating levels
3
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.119, DC 7902. 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 nontoxic thyroid nodules have grown large enough to cause significant compression of your airway or esophagus, causing difficulty breathing or swallowing, or you have undergone surgical removal with residual complications.
What the VA looks for