What are the VA rating percentages for Ovarian Cysts?

Ovarian Cysts (DC 7615) is rated at 0%, 10%, 30% under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7615. Symptoms that do not require continuous treatment.

What rates 0% for Ovarian Cysts under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7615?

Under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7615 (DC 7615), a 0% rating for Ovarian Cysts requires: Symptoms that do not require continuous treatment.

What rates 10% for Ovarian Cysts under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7615?

Under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7615 (DC 7615), a 10% rating for Ovarian Cysts requires: Symptoms that require continuous treatment.

What rates 30% for Ovarian Cysts under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7615?

Under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7615 (DC 7615), a 30% rating for Ovarian Cysts requires: Symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment.

What happens during a C&P exam for Ovarian Cysts?

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

Key evidence for a Ovarian Cysts 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 761538 C.F.R. § 4.116

Diagnostic Code

DC 7615

38 C.F.R. § 4.116

Rating Range

0–30%

3 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.116

Ovarian Cysts is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7615 of 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7615 across 3 severity tiers (0% / 10% / 30%). 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

Fluid-filled sacs that develop on or in the ovaries. Most are functional and resolve on their own, but persistent or large cysts cause pelvic pain, bloating, and irregular periods. Ruptured cysts can cause severe acute pain.

Rating Criteria

Symptoms that do not require continuous treatment.

10%

Symptoms that require continuous treatment.

30%

Symptoms not controlled by continuous treatment.

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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