C&P Exam for Cushing's syndrome (DC 7907)

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Diagnostic code: 7907Condition: Cushing's syndromeRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.119DBQ: DBQ ENDO Endocrine Diseases (other than thyroid, parathyroid, or diabetes mellitus)

Which form the examiner uses

For cushing's syndrome (DC 7907), the C&P examiner completes the following Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ):

DBQs are Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21-0960 series documents. Public DBQs are hosted on benefits.va.gov. A handful are examiner-only and are not posted publicly.

Rating Levels for DC 7907

The following tiers are reproduced from 38 CFR Part 4, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. Toggle between the official VA criteria and a Plain English explanation.

Plain-English summaries are AI-generated to explain the official criteria. The official 38 CFR language is the binding legal standard. When in doubt, ask a VSO.

Evidence cited in published BVA decisions for DC 7907

The counts below are aggregated from published Board of Veterans Appeals decisions for this diagnostic code. Each row reports how often a given evidence type was discussed in the decision text, broken down by outcome. This is a factual aggregate of the public record, not a prediction or recommendation about any specific claim.

  • VA examination: appeared in 4 granted decisions (0 denied, 0 remanded; 4 total)
  • Nexus letter: appeared in 4 granted decisions (0 denied, 0 remanded; 4 total)
  • Private medical opinion: appeared in 4 granted decisions (0 denied, 0 remanded; 4 total)

Disclaimer: This page reproduces public Department of Veterans Affairs forms (DBQs) and verbatim text from 38 CFR Part 4 (the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities). It is informational only and is not legal or medical advice. For guidance on a specific claim, contact a VA-accredited representative.