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Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the endocrine system
Diagnostic code 7914 · Endocrine system · 38 CFR 4.119
Rating criteria: the exact regulation text
Quoted from 38 CFR 4.119. The "Rating" column is the percentage VA assigns for that level.
| Criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| 7914 Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the endocrine system | 100 |
| Note: A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter. If there has been no local recurrence or metastasis, rate on residuals. |
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If antineoplastic therapy is required, evaluate as a malignant neoplasm under DC 7914. If a prophylactic thyroidectomy is performed (based upon genetic testing) and antineoplastic therapy is not required, evaluate as hypothyroidism under DC 7903.
Under diagnostic code 7919 (C-cell hyperplasia of the thyroid)
Related codes in the regulation
- 7919 C-cell hyperplasia of the thyroidMentioned together
The VA exam form for this condition
VA examiners record their findings on a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ). Reading it shows you what the exam will measure and ask.
- Thyroid and Parathyroid (PDF, VA)
- Endocrine (Other than Thyroid, Parathyroid or Diabetes Mellitus) (PDF, VA) · Depending on the body part
Rules that apply to this body system
Where this comes from
38 CFR 4.119, VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities, from the official eCFR.
Regulation text current as of October 16, 2026.
Change history for this code (38 CFR Part 4, Appendix A): Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion August 13, 1981; criterion June 9, 1996.
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