EndocrineDC 7914
Endocrine System Cancer (Malignant Neoplasms)
Endocrine system cancer is rated under DC 7914. The VA assigns a 100% rating while the cancer is active and continues that rating for 6 months after treatment ends and the cancer goes dormant. After that period, the veteran is rated based on any residual symptoms. Thyroid cancer is a presumptive condition for veterans exposed to burn pits or ionizing radiation. Pancreatic cancer is presumptive for ionizing radiation exposure.
VA Rating Levels
100%
While the cancer is active, OR for 6 months after treatments stop and the cancer becomes dormant. After that, the veteran is rated on residual symptoms.
Exam Tips & Key Evidence
- →Thyroid cancer is presumptive for burn pit and ionizing radiation exposure. Pancreatic cancer is presumptive for ionizing radiation exposure. If you were exposed, make sure your records reflect it.
- →The 100% rating continues for 6 months after treatment ends. Use that window to thoroughly document all residual effects of both the cancer and its treatment.
- →Residuals from cancer treatment (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy) can be significant and may warrant separate ratings under multiple body systems.
- →If you have a benign endocrine tumor (DC 7915) that does not meet cancer criteria, it has no standalone rating, but residual symptoms from the tumor or its treatment can still be rated.
Commonly Related Conditions
HypothyroidismRadiation ExposureBurn Pit Exposure
38 CFR Reference
38 CFR 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7914