VA Diagnostic Code 7617Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete:
Rated from 50% to 100% under § 4.116. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 100%
For three months after removal
- 50%
Thereafter
Complete Removal of the Uterus and Both Ovaries — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 7617)
Understanding This Condition
Diagnostic Code 7617 covers the complete removal of the uterus and both ovaries. This falls under the VA's rating schedule for Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast, governed by 38 CFR § 4.116.
When the VA evaluates this condition, it applies a straightforward two-stage rating schedule tied to the time since the removal.
Available Rating Levels
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | For three months after removal |
| 50% | Thereafter |
What Each Level Means
- 100% — For three months after removal: Immediately following the complete removal of the uterus and both ovaries, this condition is rated at 100% for a period of three months.
- 50% — Thereafter: After that initial three-month period, the condition is rated at 50%.
What the VA Looks For
When rating under Diagnostic Code 7617, the VA looks at:
- Confirmation of complete removal of the uterus and both ovaries.
- The timing relative to the removal — the 100% rating applies for the three months following the procedure, and the 50% rating applies for the period after that.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7617. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of any specific rating outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.116, diagnostic code 7617. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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