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title: "DC 7631 - Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast."
diagnostic_code: "7631"
body_system: "Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast"
cfr_section: "§ 4.116"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/gynecological/7631-benign-neoplasms-of-the-breast-and-other-injuries-of-the"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.116"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:05:36.438267Z"
---

# DC 7631 - Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast.

Rated under § 4.116. Body system: Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast.

Rate chronic residuals according to impairment of function due to scars, lymphedema, or disfigurement (e.g., limitation of arm, shoulder, and wrist motion, or loss of grip strength, or loss of sensation, or residuals from harvesting of muscles for reconstructive purposes), and/or under diagnostic code 7626

## Rating criteria

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# Benign Breast Neoplasms and Other Breast Injuries (VA Diagnostic Code 7631)

*Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast — Rated under 38 CFR § 4.116*

## Understanding This Condition

VA Diagnostic Code 7631 covers **benign (non-cancerous) neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast**. Because these conditions can leave lasting effects even after the initial issue is treated, the VA focuses its rating on the **chronic residuals** — the ongoing physical impacts that remain over time.

In plain terms: the rating isn't based on the neoplasm or injury itself, but on how much any lasting effects interfere with your body's function and appearance.

## How the VA Rates It

Rather than using a single fixed percentage ladder, this diagnostic code directs that **chronic residuals are rated according to the impairment of function they cause**. This means the specific level of your rating depends on the nature and severity of the residuals you experience.

The VA looks at effects such as:

- **Scars** and their impact
- **Lymphedema** (swelling caused by fluid buildup)
- **Disfigurement**

These may be evaluated based on how they affect function, including:

- **Limitation of arm, shoulder, and wrist motion**
- **Loss of grip strength**
- **Loss of sensation**
- **Residuals from harvesting of muscles for reconstructive purposes**

In addition, this condition may be rated **under Diagnostic Code 7626**, depending on the specific residuals present.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under Diagnostic Code 7631, the VA examines the **chronic residuals due to scars, lymphedema, or disfigurement** and how these translate into functional impairment. Documentation of the specific effects — such as reduced range of motion, diminished grip strength, loss of sensation, or effects from reconstructive muscle harvesting — helps establish how the condition is evaluated.

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*This information is provided for general educational purposes and is based solely on the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7631 under 38 CFR § 4.116. Individual ratings depend on the specific residuals and functional impairment documented in each case.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.116