VASRD 7906 · Endocrine System
Thyroiditis VA Disability Rating
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.
VA Rating Tiers
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Thyroid function is normal |
How the VA Evaluates Thyroiditis
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.
Approval outlook
Moderate (~50%) 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.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •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.
Strategy Tips
- •Include personal statements describing symptom frequency, since lab values alone don't capture how fatigue or mood changes actually affect your daily life.
- •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
- •Normal labs at the specific time of the exam, which may not reflect the condition's fluctuating nature.
- •No symptom description to give context to the lab findings.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Only submitting lab results without describing actual symptoms.
- •Lack of a timeline showing how symptoms have progressed over time.
Onset Patterns
- •Thyroiditis often develops slowly, sometimes following an infection or a period of significant stress.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Thyroiditis. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
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…
- What VA disability rating can I get for Thyroiditis?
- Possible VA ratings for Thyroiditis are 0%. Examples: 0%: Thyroid function is normal.
- 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..
- 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 are commonly secondary to Thyroiditis?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Thyroiditis include: Depression, Fatigue. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.119 — Schedule of ratings — endocrine system (Diagnostic Code 7906)
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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