Gynecological & Breast Conditions

DC 7631

Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast. Rate chronic residuals according to impairment of function due to scars, lymphedema, or disfigurement (e.g., limitation of arm, shoulder, and wrist motion, or loss of grip strength, or loss of sensation, or residuals from harvesting of muscles for reconstructive purposes), and/or under diagnostic code 7626

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Diagnostic Code
7631
CFR Section
§4.116 — Gynecological & Breast Conditions
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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