Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast§ 4.116Updated
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VA Diagnostic Code 7620Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete

A single 20% rating under § 4.116. Here is what the VA requires for it.

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    Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete

Complete Atrophy of Both Ovaries — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 7620)

Understanding This Condition

Diagnostic Code 7620 covers the complete atrophy of both ovaries. This condition falls under Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast and is rated under § 4.116 of the VA rating schedule.

Atrophy refers to the wasting away or shrinking of an organ or tissue. In this diagnostic code, the VA specifically addresses cases where both ovaries have undergone complete atrophy.

Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 7620, there is a single rating level:

RatingCriteria
20%Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete

What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under this diagnostic code, the VA looks for evidence that both ovaries have completely atrophied. This is the criterion that corresponds to the 20% rating level established under § 4.116 for this condition.


This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 7620. Individual rating decisions depend on the specific evidence in each case.

These criteria are a rendering of § 4.116, diagnostic code 7620. The official version is the one that governs your rating.

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