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DC 8003: Benign, Minimum

Read VA diagnostic code 8003 for Benign, minimum: published criteria, regulatory notes, related codes and official sources checked October 25, 2026.

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Published criteria from 38 CFR 4.124a, 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 8003: Benign, Minimum

Diagnostic code 8003 addresses Benign, minimum. 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.

Diagnostic Code 8003 - 38 CFR 4.124a
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8003 Benign, minimum60
Rate residuals, minimum10

What The Criteria Measure

  • Does the decision identify diagnostic code 8003, and does the medical record describe the condition named by this code?
  • Have the code-specific notes and cross-references been read before comparing any listed evaluation?

No public condition DBQ is mapped to this code. Consult the official public DBQ list and examination instructions.

Shared Rules And Regulatory Context

Context provisions do not create an additional evaluation automatically assigned to every condition.

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Last verified 2026-10-25. Source publication or legal effective dates are shown separately where available.

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