YOUR CONDITION, EXPLAINED
Thyroiditis VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Thyroiditis under diagnostic code 7906, in 38 CFR § 4.119 (endocrine system), and the schedule provides a single evaluation under it: 0%.
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How the VA rates Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland. It is rated on the thyroid state it produces: an overactive phase is evaluated as hyperthyroidism (DC 7900) and an underactive phase as hypothyroidism (DC 7903), while a euthyroid gland is rated 0 percent under DC 7906.
DC 7906 provides a single evaluation — 0 percent "with normal thyroid function (euthyroid)" — because thyroiditis is rated on whichever thyroid state it produces. Its note supplies the rule: "Manifesting as hyperthyroidism, evaluate as hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease (DC 7900); manifesting as hypothyroidism, evaluate as hypothyroidism (DC 7903)." So a compensable evaluation for thyroiditis comes from DC 7900 or DC 7903, not from DC 7906 itself.
- Diagnostic code
- 7906
- Rating schedule
- 38 CFR § 4.119
- Schedule levels
- 0%
EXPLORE THE PERCENTAGES
Thyroiditis VA rating criteria (DC 7906)
This condition has one published rating level. Read the criteria, then explore the details and monthly pay.
These are published rating criteria. Selecting a level does not predict your VA decision.
IN THE REGULATION’S OWN WORDS
What 38 CFR also says about Thyroiditis
The notes 38 CFR Part 4 prints with these criteria, quoted. They govern how the evaluation is made without being a rating level themselves.
- “Note: Manifesting as hyperthyroidism, evaluate as hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease (DC 7900); manifesting as hypothyroidism, evaluate as hypothyroidism (DC 7903).”DC 7906
BUILD YOUR EVIDENCE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Evidence for your Thyroiditis claim
A long list feels easier when you have a place to start. Use this checklist to see what you have and what still needs gathering.
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Thyroiditis?
VA's page says: “You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers.”
Source: VA: Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), read September 18, 2026.
SMALL DETAILS. BETTER PREPARATION.
Preparing your Thyroiditis claim
Start with the practical tips, then explore the common oversights. You don’t need to work through everything at once.
Practical tips for your claim2 tips
- 01
Include personal statements describing symptom frequency, since lab values alone don't capture how fatigue or mood changes actually affect your daily life.
- 02
Log medication side effects if you're being treated, since ongoing management is relevant context for the severity of the underlying condition.
C&P exam pitfalls to keep in mind2 tips
- 01
Normal labs at the specific time of the exam, which may not reflect the condition's fluctuating nature.
- 02
No symptom description to give context to the lab findings.
Common filing mistakes2 tips
- 01
Only submitting lab results without describing actual symptoms.
- 02
Lack of a timeline showing how symptoms have progressed over time.
When symptoms may first appear1 tips
- 01
Thyroiditis often develops slowly, sometimes following an infection or a period of significant stress.
THE BROADER PICTURE
Thyroiditis by the numbers
- Approval outlook
- Moderate with hormone imbalance documentation.
- Veterans service-connected
- ~2,800 veterans
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule, not official VA statistics.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
Common questions about Thyroiditis
Is Thyroiditis a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Thyroiditis under VASRD diagnostic code 7906 (Endocrine System). Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland. It is rated on the thyroid state it produces: an overactive phase is evaluated as hyperthyroidism (DC 7900) and an underactive phase as hypothyroidism (DC 7903), while a euthyroid gland is rated 0 percent under DC 7906.
What VA disability rating can I get for Thyroiditis?
Possible VA ratings for Thyroiditis are 0%. Examples: 0%: With normal thyroid function (euthyroid).
What evidence helps prove Thyroiditis for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Thyroiditis claim includes: Endocrinology notes documenting the diagnosis and its management; TSH and T4 lab results tracking thyroid hormone levels over time; A prescription history showing any thyroid medication used.
Which DBQ is used for Thyroiditis?
VA's Thyroid and Parathyroid Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is on its public list of DBQs. VA's page says: "You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers."
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Thyroiditis?
Common pitfalls when filing for Thyroiditis: Only submitting lab results without describing actual symptoms; Lack of a timeline showing how symptoms have progressed over time.
What conditions can be secondary to Thyroiditis?
Conditions that can be service-connected as secondary to Thyroiditis, when a medical opinion links them, include: Depression. A secondary condition gets its own rating, which VA combines with the veteran's other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.119, Schedule of ratings, endocrine system (Diagnostic Code 7906)
Criteria in quotation marks are the regulation’s own words; everything else on this page is Vetrify’s summary of it. The eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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