What happens during a C&P exam for Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma?

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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Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma

Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma?

Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma (DC 7915) is rated at 100%, 0% under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7915. For pituitary carcinoma (rare malignant pituitary tumor), DC 7914 verbatim — 100% during/after surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure; mandatory VA examination at six months; any rating change subject to § 3.105(e); if no recurrence or metastasis, rate-as residuals of endocrine dysfunction (hypopituitarism under DC 7903 analogy, diabetes insipidus DC 7909, secondary adrenal insufficiency DC 7911, hyperprolactinemia, visual-field deficits under § 4.79 from optic-chiasm involvement).

Q: What rates 100% for Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7915?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7915 (DC 7915), a 100% rating for Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma requires: For pituitary carcinoma (rare malignant pituitary tumor), DC 7914 verbatim — 100% during/after surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure; mandatory VA examination at six months; any rating change subject to § 3.105(e); if no recurrence or metastasis, rate-as residuals of endocrine dysfunction (hypopituitarism under DC 7903 analogy, diabetes insipidus DC 7909, secondary adrenal insufficiency DC 7911, hyperprolactinemia, visual-field deficits under § 4.79 from optic-chiasm involvement).

Q: What rates 0% for Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7915?

Under 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7915 (DC 7915), a 0% rating for Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma requires: Rate as residuals of endocrine dysfunction. DC 7915 (benign endocrine neoplasm) carries no fixed schedular percentage; the disability is rated entirely on the basis of the resulting endocrine dysfunction (e.g., hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, acromegaly, hyperprolactinemia) under the appropriate diagnostic code for each affected hormone axis.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma VA claim?

Key evidence for a Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma 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 791538 C.F.R. § 4.119

Diagnostic Code

DC 7915

38 C.F.R. § 4.119

Rating Range

0–100%

2 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.119

Pituitary Tumor / Adenoma is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7915 of 38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7915 across 2 severity tiers (100% / 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

Benign or malignant tumor of the pituitary gland. May be functioning (hormone-producing) or non-functioning. Can cause visual field defects, headaches, and various hormonal imbalances depending on the type.

Rating Criteria

100%

For pituitary carcinoma (rare malignant pituitary tumor), DC 7914 verbatim — 100% during/after surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure; mandatory VA examination at six months; any rating change subject to § 3.105(e); if no recurrence or metastasis, rate-as residuals of endocrine dysfunction (hypopituitarism under DC 7903 analogy, diabetes insipidus DC 7909, secondary adrenal insufficiency DC 7911, hyperprolactinemia, visual-field deficits under § 4.79 from optic-chiasm involvement).

Rate as residuals of endocrine dysfunction. DC 7915 (benign endocrine neoplasm) carries no fixed schedular percentage; the disability is rated entirely on the basis of the resulting endocrine dysfunction (e.g., hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, acromegaly, hyperprolactinemia) under the appropriate diagnostic code for each affected hormone axis.

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. § 4.119 (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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