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title: "DC 7905 - Hypoparathyroidism"
diagnostic_code: "7905"
body_system: "Endocrine System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.119"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/endocrine/7905-hypoparathyroidism"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.119"
updated: "2026-07-21T17:57:55.782201Z"
---

# DC 7905 - Hypoparathyroidism

Rated under § 4.119. Body system: Endocrine System.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | For three months after initial diagnosis |
| 0% | Thereafter, evaluate chronic residuals, such as nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), cataracts, decreased renal function, and congestive heart failure under the appropriate diagnostic codes. |

# Hypoparathyroidism (VA Diagnostic Code 7905)

## Understanding Your VA Disability Rating for Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is a condition of the **endocrine system**. The VA rates it under **Diagnostic Code 7905**, found in **38 CFR § 4.119**.

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## Available Rating Levels

The VA uses a two-stage approach when rating hypoparathyroidism:

### 100% Rating
A **100% rating** is assigned **for three months after initial diagnosis**.

### 0% Rating
**Thereafter**, the VA evaluates the **chronic residuals** of the condition under the appropriate diagnostic codes. These residuals may include:

- **Nephrolithiasis** (kidney stones)
- **Cataracts**
- **Decreased renal function**
- **Congestive heart failure**

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## What the VA Looks For

When rating hypoparathyroidism, the VA considers:

- **The date of initial diagnosis**, since the 100% rating applies for the first three months following diagnosis.
- **The chronic residuals of the condition after that initial period.** Rather than rating hypoparathyroidism itself at a set level beyond three months, the VA evaluates any lasting effects — such as kidney stones, cataracts, decreased renal function, or congestive heart failure — under the diagnostic codes that specifically apply to those conditions.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.119, Diagnostic Code 7905, for the endocrine system.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.119