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DC 7903: Hypothyroidism
Read VA diagnostic code 7903 for Hypothyroidism: published criteria, regulatory notes, related codes and official sources checked October 25, 2026.
Published criteria from 38 CFR 4.119, current through 2026-10-22. Historical decisions may require a different version. This reference does not diagnose a condition or determine an evaluation.
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DC 7903: Hypothyroidism
Diagnostic code 7903 addresses Hypothyroidism. Read its specific instructions together with any shared formula, notes and linked provisions. These criteria describe evaluation after the applicable entitlement requirements are met; this reference does not diagnose a condition or determine a claim.
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| 7903 Hypothyroidism: | |
| Hypothyroidism manifesting as myxedema (cold intolerance, muscular weakness, cardiovascular involvement (including, but not limited to hypotension, bradycardia, and pericardial effusion), and mental disturbance (including, but not limited to dementia, slowing of thought and depression)) | 100 |
| Note (1): This evaluation shall continue for six months beyond the date that an examining physician has determined crisis stabilization. Thereafter, the residual effects of hypothyroidism shall be rated under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system(s) (e.g., eye, digestive, and mental disorders). | |
| Hypothyroidism without myxedema | 30 |
| Note (2): This evaluation shall continue for six months after initial diagnosis. Thereafter, rate residuals of disease or medical treatment under the most appropriate diagnostic code(s) under the appropriate body system (e.g., eye, digestive, mental disorders). | |
| Note (3): If eye involvement, such as exophthalmos, corneal ulcer, blurred vision, or diplopia, is also present due to thyroid disease, also separately evaluate under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) in § 4.79, Schedule of Ratings-Eye (such as diplopia (DC 6090) or impairment of central visual acuity (DCs 6061-6066)). |
What The Criteria Measure
- Does the decision identify diagnostic code 7903, and does the medical record describe the condition named by this code?
- Are the required clinical measurements, testing methods and any stated exceptions documented by a qualified clinician?
- Do records identify the treatment, procedure and relevant dates that the provision actually distinguishes?
- Have the code-specific notes and cross-references been read before comparing any listed evaluation?
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Regulatory Cross-References
- DC 6061: Anatomical loss of both eyes 1
- DC 6062: No more than light perception in both eyes 1
- DC 6063: Anatomical loss of one eye: 1
- DC 6064: No more than light perception in one eye: 1
- DC 6065: Vision in one eye 5/200 (1.5/60)
- DC 6066: Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better
- DC 6090: Diplopia (double vision)
Shared Rules And Regulatory Context
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Official Sources
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