Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7629 in the Gynecological Conditions category. Maximum rating: 50%.

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

Important Notes

Common condition causing chronic pelvic pain. Document treatment history and symptom severity.

Filing Tips

Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.

Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.

Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.

Consider a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition to service.

Review the rating criteria for DC 7629 to understand what symptoms warrant higher ratings.