What happens during a C&P exam for Infertility (Female)?

Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms. Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

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Infertility (Female)

Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Infertility (Female)?

Infertility (Female) (DC 7699) is rated at 0% under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7699. Female infertility does not have a dedicated diagnostic code in 38 CFR. Rated by analogy under § 4.116 (DC 7699 residual code). The schedular rating itself is typically 0% (infertility per se does not produce ongoing functional impairment); the underlying cause and any associated symptoms (chronic pelvic pain, hormonal dysregulation, surgical residuals) are rated separately. Special Monthly Compensation under 38 USC § 1114(k) ("loss of use of a creative organ") may apply where the underlying cause involves anatomical loss or functional loss of the reproductive organs.

Q: What rates 0% for Infertility (Female) under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7699?

Under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7699 (DC 7699), a 0% rating for Infertility (Female) requires: Female infertility does not have a dedicated diagnostic code in 38 CFR. Rated by analogy under § 4.116 (DC 7699 residual code). The schedular rating itself is typically 0% (infertility per se does not produce ongoing functional impairment); the underlying cause and any associated symptoms (chronic pelvic pain, hormonal dysregulation, surgical residuals) are rated separately. Special Monthly Compensation under 38 USC § 1114(k) ("loss of use of a creative organ") may apply where the underlying cause involves anatomical loss or functional loss of the reproductive organs.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Infertility (Female) VA claim?

Key evidence for a Infertility (Female) claim includes: Service treatment records; Current medical diagnosis and treatment records; Buddy/lay statements; Prescription history; Employment impact documentation. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 769938 C.F.R. § 4.116

Diagnostic Code

DC 7699

38 C.F.R. § 4.116

Rating Range

0–0%

1 severity tier

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.116

Infertility (Female) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7699 of 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7699 across 1 severity tier (0%). 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

Inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. Can result from tubal damage, endometriosis, ovulatory disorders, or uterine abnormalities. Often secondary to PID, endometriosis, or surgical complications from military service.

Rating Criteria

Female infertility does not have a dedicated diagnostic code in 38 CFR. Rated by analogy under § 4.116 (DC 7699 residual code). The schedular rating itself is typically 0% (infertility per se does not produce ongoing functional impairment); the underlying cause and any associated symptoms (chronic pelvic pain, hormonal dysregulation, surgical residuals) are rated separately. Special Monthly Compensation under 38 USC § 1114(k) ("loss of use of a creative organ") may apply where the underlying cause involves anatomical loss or functional loss of the reproductive organs.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records

—Current medical diagnosis and treatment records

—Buddy/lay statements

—Prescription history

—Employment impact documentation

—Any relevant diagnostic testing

04C&P Exam Tips

1Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms.

2Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

3Document how the condition affects daily activities, work, and relationships.

4Mention all medications and their side effects.

5Bring buddy statements from people who observe your symptoms.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.116 (Gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast). 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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