VA Diagnostic Code 7918Pheochromocytoma (benign or malignant)
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Note: Evaluate as malignant or benign neoplasm as appropriate.
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- Note: Evaluate as malignant or benign neoplasm as appropriate.
Pheochromocytoma (Benign or Malignant) — VA Diagnostic Code 7918
Endocrine System · 38 CFR § 4.119
What This Condition Is
Pheochromocytoma is listed in the VA rating schedule under Diagnostic Code 7918, within the Endocrine System section of the federal regulations (§ 4.119). It may be benign or malignant.
How the VA Rates It
Diagnostic Code 7918 does not use a standalone percentage ladder. Instead, the rating schedule directs that the condition be evaluated based on its nature:
Note: Evaluate as malignant or benign neoplasm as appropriate.
In practical terms, this means the VA determines whether the pheochromocytoma is malignant or benign and applies the rating approach appropriate to that classification.
What the VA Looks For
When rating this condition, the VA focuses on:
- Whether the pheochromocytoma is benign or malignant, since this determines how it is evaluated.
- Applying the evaluation method appropriate to that classification, as directed by the note under Diagnostic Code 7918.
This entry summarizes information from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7918. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.119, diagnostic code 7918. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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