★ Endocrine
Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol) and VA Disability
Not separately ratable (laboratory finding)
Overview
VA treats hyperlipidemia as a risk factor and lab abnormality, not a separately ratable condition.
Documented elevated cholesterol during service can help establish in-service onset of cardiovascular disease.
Statin therapy and side effects are not independently rated.
How to Establish Service Connection
- Not separately service-connected as a disability — but documented hyperlipidemia in service is relevant evidence for cardiovascular claims.
Rating Criteria
Paraphrased from Not separately ratable (laboratory finding)
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% / NSC | Hyperlipidemia is not a ratable disability. |
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Evidence Checklist
- Lipid panel results during and after service.
- Cardiology and primary care notes.
- Records of statin therapy.
Common Secondary Conditions
Conditions frequently service-connected as secondary to Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol) and:
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol) and claim or denial?
Four fields. A VA-accredited claims agent reviews it and responds within 3–5 business days. Contingent fees apply only to awarded past-due benefits on appeals — never on initial claims.
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Educational content only — not legal advice and not medical advice. Rating criteria on this page are summarized in plain English from 38 CFR Part 4; consult VA.gov or the current Code of Federal Regulations for official criteria. This page provides general education about how the VA rates this condition; it is not individualized advice, does not establish a representation relationship, and should not be used to self-diagnose, self-treat, or decide a course of action without speaking to a qualified clinician and a VA-accredited representative. Outcomes depend on each veteran's individual facts, evidence, and the adjudicator's judgment; no specific rating, effective date, or other result is guaranteed. Oakridge Claims is a private business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.