Endometriosis (DC 7629) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7629 |
|---|---|
| Category | Gynecological Conditions And Disorders Of The Breast |
| Also Known As | Endometriosis |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.116 |
📊 What Veterans Actually Get
Endometriosis is rated at 10% (pelvic pain or irregular bleeding requiring continuous treatment), 30% (heavy or irregular bleeding not controlled by treatment), or 50% (with bowel/bladder symptoms or requiring surgery). Most veterans receive 10-30%.
Next Steps for This Condition
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 50% | Lesions involving bowel or bladder confirmed by laparoscopy, pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding not controlled by treatment, and bowel or bladder symptoms |
| 30% | Pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding not controlled by treatment |
| 10% | Pelvic pain or heavy or irregular bleeding requiring continuous treatment for control |
Conditions Secondary to This
5 linksChronic pelvic pain from endometriosis commonly causes depression due to persistent pain, fertility concerns, and reduced quality of life.
Endometriosis-related pelvic pain and surgical interventions can cause sexual dysfunction.
Anxiety frequently develops secondary to endometriosis due to chronic pain uncertainty, fear of infertility, and unpredictable symptom flares.
NSAID use for endometriosis pain management commonly causes or worsens GERD and acid reflux over time.
Endometrial implants on the bowel and pelvic adhesions frequently cause IBS-like symptoms including bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal cramping.
This May Be Secondary To
No upstream secondary-condition mappings point to this diagnostic code yet.
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.