- Diagnostic Code
- 7627
- CFR Section
- §4.116 — Gynecological & Breast Conditions
Rating Tiers
Note: A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgical, radiation, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedures. 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. Rate chronic residuals to include scars, lymphedema, disfigurement, and/or other impairment of function under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system
What Raters Look For
Based on M21-1 adjudication criteria for Gynecological & Breast Conditions conditions. These are the factors a VA rater evaluates when assigning a rating percentage.
M21-1 III.iv.4.L- •Surgical history and post-surgical residuals (hysterectomy, mastectomy, oophorectomy)
- •Frequency and severity of symptoms (pain, bleeding, discharge)
- •Treatment requirements and response to treatment
- •Breast conditions: extent of tissue involvement, surgical residuals, lymphedema
- •Functional impact on daily activities