---
title: "DC 7917 - Hyperaldosteronism (benign or malignant)"
diagnostic_code: "7917"
body_system: "Endocrine System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.119"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/endocrine/7917-hyperaldosteronism-benign-or-malignant"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.119"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:23:31.952577Z"
---

# DC 7917 - Hyperaldosteronism (benign or malignant)

Rated under § 4.119. Body system: Endocrine System.

Note: Evaluate as malignant or benign neoplasm, as appropriate.

## Rating criteria

No itemised criteria have been extracted for this code. Use the official source.

## Notes

- Note: Evaluate as malignant or benign neoplasm, as appropriate.

# Hyperaldosteronism (Benign or Malignant) — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 7917)

## Understanding This Condition

Hyperaldosteronism is an endocrine (hormone) condition. Under the VA rating schedule, it is listed as **Diagnostic Code 7917** within the **Endocrine System** and is governed by **38 CFR § 4.119**.

## How the VA Rates It

Diagnostic Code 7917 does not use its own standalone percentage table. Instead, the rating schedule directs that this condition be evaluated based on whether it is malignant or benign:

> **Note:** Evaluate as malignant or benign neoplasm, as appropriate.

In practice, this means the applicable rating criteria come from the schedule provisions for a **malignant neoplasm** or a **benign neoplasm**, depending on the nature of the specific case.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating hyperaldosteronism under Diagnostic Code 7917, the key determination is **whether the condition is malignant or benign**. The VA then applies the rating approach appropriate to that classification — evaluating the condition as the corresponding type of neoplasm.

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*This overview is based solely on the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 7917 (§ 4.119). It is provided for general informational purposes and does not predict or guarantee any rating outcome.*

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