VASRD 7912 · Endocrine System

Hyperthyroidism VA Disability Rating

Overactive thyroid causing fast heartbeat, anxiety, and weight loss.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
100%Severe symptoms despite treatment
60%Serious problems even with meds
30%Controlled by daily meds
10%Barely noticeable or diet-controlled

How the VA Evaluates Hyperthyroidism

Confirmed diagnosis with TSH levels, symptoms, and treatment history.

Approval rate

Moderate – higher with complications like heart arrhythmia or eye disease.

Annual service-connected

29,000 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •TSH/T3/T4 blood test results
  • •Endocrinologist records
  • •List of medications used

Strategy Tips

  • •Include all endocrinology visit records
  • •Show treatment resistance if applicable
  • •Explain symptom impact on daily life

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •No lab results
  • •Relying only on symptoms without diagnosis

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Not submitting bloodwork
  • •Claiming fatigue without linking to thyroid

Onset Patterns

  • •Often appears suddenly and worsens without treatment
  • •May stabilize with meds but symptoms linger

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Hyperthyroidism. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Arrhythmia

    Thyroid hormones affect heart rhythm

  • Anxiety

    Increased metabolism raises stress levels

Common questions about Hyperthyroidism

Is Hyperthyroidism a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Hyperthyroidism under VASRD diagnostic code 7912 (Endocrine System). Overactive thyroid causing fast heartbeat, anxiety, and weight loss.
What VA disability rating can I get for Hyperthyroidism?
Possible VA ratings for Hyperthyroidism are 100%, 60%, 30%, 10%. Examples: 100% — Severe symptoms despite treatment; 60% — Serious problems even with meds; 30% — Controlled by daily meds.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Hyperthyroidism?
The average awarded rating for Hyperthyroidism is 30%. Roughly 29,000 veterans are service-connected for Hyperthyroidism each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate – higher with complications like heart arrhythmia or eye disease..
What evidence helps prove Hyperthyroidism for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Hyperthyroidism claim includes: TSH/T3/T4 blood test results; Endocrinologist records; List of medications used.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Hyperthyroidism?
Common pitfalls when filing for Hyperthyroidism: Not submitting bloodwork; Claiming fatigue without linking to thyroid.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Hyperthyroidism?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Hyperthyroidism include: Arrhythmia, Anxiety. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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