Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7908 in the Endocrine System category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Increased pressure inside the skull (with evidenceed such as by affected vision), some kind of disease of the joints, pre-diabetes, and either high blood pressure or swelling of the heart. |
| 60% | High blood pressure, pre-diabetes, **AND** some kind of disease of the joints. |
| 30% | Abnormal growth of fingers, toes, hands, feet, or the bones in the arms and legs. |
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