Hyperpituitarism, with Cushing's Syndrome
Hyperpituitarism, with Cushing's Syndrome is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7907 in the Endocrine System category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Active, progressive disease, including areas of decreases in bone density, high blood pressure, and extremity muscle wasting that results in inability to rise from squatting position, climb stairs, rise from a deep chair without assistance, or raise arms. |
| 60% | Muscle wasting that results in inability to rise from squatting position, climb stairs, rise from a deep chair without assistance, or raise arms. |
| 30% | With stretchmarks, obesity, significantly rounded face due to weight gain, pre-diabetic, and fragile veins/arteries. |
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