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DC 7517Genitourinary System38 CFR Part 4, DC 7517

Bladder, Injury of (Residuals)

VA disability rating criteria for Bladder, Injury of (Residuals) under Diagnostic Code 7517. The VA assigns ratings of 20%, 40%, 60% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

20%Disability Rating

Bladder injury residuals: Frequent urinary urgency and/or frequency requiring voiding every 2-3 hours; mild stress incontinence (with physical activity); post-void dribbling.

40%Disability Rating

Bladder injury residuals: Voiding dysfunction requiring 3 or more urinations per hour; moderate stress incontinence requiring use of 2 or more absorbent pads per day; or persistent urinary retention requiring catheterization.

60%Disability Rating

Bladder injury residuals: Requiring indwelling urinary catheter; or renal failure secondary to bladder dysfunction; or total urinary incontinence requiring continuous use of absorbent pads.

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