VA Disability Rating for Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease)
Mandatory 30% for 6 months after initial diagnosis; then rerated by residuals.
Hyperthyroidism (DC 7900) carries a mandatory 30% rating for 6 months after initial diagnosis, allowing time for treatment stabilization. After 6 months, it is rerated based on residuals — most commonly cardiac (arrhythmia), eye (Graves' ophthalmopathy), or as hypothyroidism if treatment caused gland ablation. Each residual is rated under its own DC and the ratings combine.
Rating tiers + 2026 monthly compensation
| Rating | Monthly (2026, single vet) | Criteria (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| 30% | $552.47 | For 6 months after initial diagnosis or recurrence. |
| 0% | — | After 6 months — rerated by residuals (cardiac, ocular, post-ablation hypothyroidism, etc.) under appropriate DCs. |
Dollar amounts reflect the 2.5% COLA effective 2025-12-01 for single veterans with no dependents. Add spouse + children for 30%+ ratings via the estimator.
What this means in dollars
- →At 30%: $552.47/mo · $6,630/year, tax-free
How to get rated for hyperthyroidism (graves' disease)
- TSH/T3/T4 lab work + endocrinology evaluation confirming diagnosis.
- Document any cardiac complications (AFib), ocular complications (Graves' eye disease), bone-density loss.
- After radioactive iodine ablation, file the resulting hypothyroidism separately under DC 7903.
Common secondary conditions
- +Atrial fibrillation
- +Graves' ophthalmopathy
- +Hypothyroidism (post-ablation)
- +Anxiety
File these separately. VA rates each service-connected condition independently and combines them via § 4.25.
Nexus tips
- Radiation exposure (atomic veterans, radar techs, certain MOS) supports thyroid disease nexus.
- In-service stress can trigger autoimmune thyroid disease — secondary to service-connected PTSD is a documented pathway.
Frequently asked
I had RAI ablation and now have hypothyroidism. How is that rated?
The hyperthyroidism rating drops after 6 months; the resulting hypothyroidism is rated separately under DC 7903 (minimum 30%). Both are part of the same chain — file the hypothyroidism as a continuation.
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This page summarizes public rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not legal or medical advice. Actual VA ratings depend on C&P exam findings, records review, and rater discretion.