Uterus, removal (DC 7618) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code	7618
Category	Gynecological Conditions And Disorders Of The Breast
Also Known As	Removal, Uterus
CFR Section	38 CFR § 4.116

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Rating	Criteria
100%	For three months after removal
30%	Thereafter

Conditions Secondary to This

3 links

Hypothyroidism

7903

Strong

Surgical menopause from hysterectomy (especially with oophorectomy) commonly causes hypothyroidism and other hormonal dysregulation.

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Major depressive disorder

9434

Strong

Hysterectomy frequently triggers depression due to hormonal changes, grief over fertility loss, and body image concerns.

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Degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic

5003

Moderate

Estrogen loss after hysterectomy accelerates osteoarthritis and joint degeneration.

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