DC 7621Gynecological38 CFR § 4.116Last verified: APR 8, 2026

Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7621)

The VA rates Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7621, from 10% to 10% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 10% rating requires Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy. Related conditions in the Gynecological body system share this rating framework.

What are the VA rating criteria for Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy?

10%Disability Rating

Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy

“Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy”
— 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7621 (10% tier)

How does the VA rate Gynecological conditions?

Benign neoplasms of gynecological system. Rate chronic residuals to include scars, lymphedema, disfigurement, and/or other impairment of function under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body systemDC 7628
Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast. Rate chronic residuals according to impairment of function due to scars, lymphedema, or disfigurement (e.g., limitation of arm, shoulder, and wrist motion, or loss of grip strength, or loss of sensation, or residuals from harvesting of muscles for reconstructive purposes), and/or under diagnostic code 7626DC 7631
Breast, surgery ofDC 7626
EndometriosisDC 7629
Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD)DC 7632
Fistula, rectovaginalDC 7624

Common Questions About Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy VA Ratings

What is the VA disability rating for Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy?

The VA rates Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy under Diagnostic Code 7621 at the following tiers: 10%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy. The maximum 10% rating requires: Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy.

What is Diagnostic Code 7621?

Diagnostic Code 7621 is the VA rating identifier for Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

What is the highest rating for Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy?

The highest schedular rating for Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy under DC 7621 is 10%. This tier requires: Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

What 38 CFR section governs Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy ratings?

Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.116, Diagnostic Code 7621. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Which conditions are commonly secondary to Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy?

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy?

Service connection for Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.

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