VA Endocrine DBQ (Other Than Thyroid or Diabetes)

Endocrine conditions outside thyroid, parathyroid and diabetes mellitus are documented for VA disability claims on this 9-page questionnaire. It covers Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, diabetes insipidus, Addison's disease, hypopituitarism, prolactin-secreting pituitary disorders, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, hypogonadism and endocrine neoplasms, with condition-specific findings, treatment and surgery, imaging and lab results. VA rates the condition and its residuals from these answers.

Who completes it

The Veteran's treating or examining clinician completes the form and signs the Section XIII examiner's certification. Body systems affected by the endocrine disorder are documented on separate DBQs selected in item 1D.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
The Veteran gets the signed DBQ and uploads it with the claim on VA.gov or mails it to the VA Evidence Intake Center; a representative may file it on their behalf.
Who pays
VA does not pay or reimburse any cost of completing the endocrine DBQ; whether the provider charges is between the Veteran and the provider.

Good to know

  • For Cushing's syndrome more than 6 months after initial diagnosis, the form directs the examiner to rate residuals on the appropriate body-system DBQ rather than in Section III.
  • Item 1D asks which systems are affected, such as musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular or gastrointestinal, and each one checked needs its own DBQ.
  • Section VI counts Addisonian crises in the past 12 months and separates them from episodes, which VA defines as less severe events without peripheral vascular collapse.
  • Thyroid and parathyroid disease and diabetes mellitus each have their own public DBQ and do not belong on this form.

Get the official form

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Endocrine Diseases (Other than Thyroid, Parathyroid or Diabetes Mellitus) Disability Benefits Questionnaire

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an Addisonian crisis and an episode on this DBQ?

The form defines a crisis as rapid peripheral vascular collapse with acute hypotension and shock, which may progress to coma or renal shutdown. An episode is less acute: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, weakness, orthostatic hypotension or hypoglycemia, but without vascular collapse. The examiner counts both separately.

Do lab tests have to be repeated for the endocrine DBQ?

No. The form says that if test results already in the record reflect the Veteran's current endocrine condition, repeat testing is not required. Section X records MRI, CT or other imaging and lab tests with their type, date and results.