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title: "DC 7907 - Cushing's syndrome"
diagnostic_code: "7907"
body_system: "Endocrine System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.119"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/endocrine/7907-cushings-syndrome"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.119"
updated: "2026-07-21T04:58:58.563478Z"
---

# DC 7907 - Cushing's syndrome

Rated under § 4.119. Body system: Endocrine System.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | As active, progressive disease, including areas of osteoporosis, hypertension, and proximal upper and lower extremity muscle wasting that results in inability to rise from squatting position, climb stairs, rise from a deep chair without assistance, or raise arms |
| 60% | Proximal upper or lower extremity muscle wasting that results in inability to rise from squatting position, climb stairs, rise from a deep chair without assistance, or raise arms |
| 30% | With striae, obesity, moon face, glucose intolerance, and vascular fragility |

## Notes

- Note: The evaluations specifically indicated under this diagnostic code shall continue for six months following initial diagnosis. After six months, rate on residuals under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system(s).

# Cushing's Syndrome (VA Diagnostic Code 7907)

**Understanding how the VA rates Cushing's syndrome under the Endocrine System.**

## What Is Cushing's Syndrome?

Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine (hormone-related) condition. Under the VA rating schedule, it is evaluated as **Diagnostic Code 7907**, found in **§ 4.119**, the section covering the **Endocrine System**.

The VA assigns a disability rating based on how active the disease is and the specific symptoms and physical effects a veteran experiences.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA uses the following rating levels for Cushing's syndrome:

### 100%
Assigned for **active, progressive disease**, including areas of osteoporosis, hypertension, and proximal upper and lower extremity muscle wasting that results in the inability to rise from a squatting position, climb stairs, rise from a deep chair without assistance, or raise arms.

### 60%
Assigned for **proximal upper or lower extremity muscle wasting** that results in the inability to rise from a squatting position, climb stairs, rise from a deep chair without assistance, or raise arms.

### 30%
Assigned when the condition presents **with striae, obesity, moon face, glucose intolerance, and vascular fragility**.

## What the VA Looks For

When rating Cushing's syndrome, the VA focuses on the specific physical findings tied to each rating level, such as:

- **Active, progressive disease** with osteoporosis, hypertension, and muscle wasting (100%).
- **Proximal muscle wasting** in the upper or lower extremities that limits functional movements like rising from a squat, climbing stairs, rising from a deep chair without assistance, or raising the arms (60% and 100%).
- **Characteristic symptoms** including striae, obesity, moon face, glucose intolerance, and vascular fragility (30%).

## Important Note on Duration

Per the rating schedule:

> The evaluations specifically indicated under this diagnostic code shall continue for **six months following initial diagnosis**. After six months, the condition is rated on **residuals** under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system(s).

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 7907 (§ 4.119). It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

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