VA Diagnostic Code 7620Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete
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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:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 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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