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Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7613 of 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7613 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.
Noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, frequent urination, and anemia from blood loss.
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.