VA Diagnostic Code 7909Diabetes insipidus
Rated from 10% to 30% under § 4.119. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 30%
For three months after initial diagnosis
- 10%
With persistent polyuria or requiring continuous hormonal therapy
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Note: Thereafter, if diabetes insipidus has subsided, rate residuals under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system.
Diabetes Insipidus (VA Diagnostic Code 7909)
Endocrine System — 38 CFR § 4.119
Understanding Diabetes Insipidus and How the VA Rates It
Diabetes insipidus is a condition rated by the VA under the Endocrine System section of the rating schedule, specifically Diagnostic Code 7909, found in 38 CFR § 4.119.
Despite its name, diabetes insipidus is different from the more commonly known blood-sugar-related forms of diabetes. When the VA evaluates this condition, it looks at factors such as how recently the condition was diagnosed and whether ongoing symptoms or treatment are present.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns one of the following disability ratings based on the criteria that apply to your situation:
| Rating | What the VA Looks For |
|---|---|
| 30% | For three months after initial diagnosis |
| 10% | With persistent polyuria (excessive urination) or requiring continuous hormonal therapy |
What the VA Looks For
When rating diabetes insipidus under Diagnostic Code 7909, the VA considers:
- The time since initial diagnosis. A 30% rating applies for the three-month period after the condition is first diagnosed.
- Ongoing symptoms and treatment. A 10% rating applies when there is persistent polyuria (excessive urination) or when the condition requires continuous hormonal therapy.
Important Note
If diabetes insipidus has subsided, any remaining effects (residuals) are rated under the appropriate diagnostic code or codes within the appropriate body system.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.119. Individual evaluations depend on your specific medical circumstances and the evidence in your record.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.119, diagnostic code 7909. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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