What are the VA rating percentages for Acromegaly?

Acromegaly (DC 7908) is rated at 30%, 60%, 100% under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7909. Enlargement of acral parts or overgrowth of long bones.

What rates 30% for Acromegaly under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7909?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7909 (DC 7908), a 30% rating for Acromegaly requires: Enlargement of acral parts or overgrowth of long bones.

What rates 60% for Acromegaly under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7909?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7909 (DC 7908), a 60% rating for Acromegaly requires: Arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and hypertension.

What rates 100% for Acromegaly under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7909?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7909 (DC 7908), a 100% rating for Acromegaly requires: Evidence of increased intracranial pressure (such as visual field defect).

What happens during a C&P exam for Acromegaly?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Q: What evidence do I need for a Acromegaly VA claim?

Key evidence for a Acromegaly claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 790838 C.F.R. § 4.119

Diagnostic Code

DC 7908

38 C.F.R. § 4.119

Rating Range

30–100%

3 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.119

Acromegaly is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7908 of 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7909 across 3 severity tiers (30% / 60% / 100%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Condition caused by excess growth hormone in adults, usually from a pituitary adenoma. Results in enlargement of bones in the hands, feet, and face. Associated with diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Rating Criteria

30%

Enlargement of acral parts or overgrowth of long bones.

60%

Arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and hypertension.

100%

Evidence of increased intracranial pressure (such as visual field defect).

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

—Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

—Range of motion measurements

—Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

—Buddy statements describing limitations

—Prescription history

—Physical therapy records

—Employment impact documentation

04C&P Exam Tips

1Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.119 (Endocrine system). Source verified 2026-05-15 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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