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.

What to expect at your C&P exam

This exam covers hormone (endocrine) conditions other than thyroid and diabetes. The examiner reviews your symptoms, treatment, and lab results, then rates under 38 CFR 4.119.

1Initial interview (history)

  • Symptoms such as weight change, weakness, mood changes, or episodes of crisis.
  • When you were diagnosed and what treatment you take.
  • Whether the condition is controlled and how often it flares.

2Physical examination

  • General exam, blood pressure, and weight.
  • Checking for signs specific to the condition.

3Diagnostic tests the examiner may rely on

Hormone levels confirm the diagnosis and track control.

Hormone blood and urine tests
Measure the specific hormone involved.

4Functional assessment

  • Your symptoms, episodes, and whether treatment controls them, which set the rating.
  • Findings map to the tiers in 38 CFR 4.119 (e.g. Cushing's syndrome DC 7907).

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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, among issues the Board granted or denied (remanded issues are not included). 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.

  • Service treatment records: appeared in 0 granted decisions (8 denied; 8 decided total)
  • Buddy / lay statements: appeared in 0 granted decisions (6 denied; 6 decided total)
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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.