VA Diagnostic Code 7512Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious
Rated under § 4.115b. No rating levels have been extracted for this code yet — use the official source.
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Summary
Rate as voiding dysfunction.
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- Note: When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, refer to § 3.350 of this chapter to determine whether the veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation. Footnotes in the schedule indicate conditions which potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation; however, there are other conditions in this section which under certain circumstances also establish entitlement to special monthly compensation.
Chronic Cystitis (VA Diagnostic Code 7512)
Understanding VA Disability Ratings for Chronic Cystitis
Chronic cystitis is a genitourinary condition covered under the VA's rating schedule at Diagnostic Code 7512. This code applies to chronic cystitis, including interstitial cystitis and all etiologies — both infectious and non-infectious.
Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder. When it becomes chronic, it can persist over time and affect bladder function. This condition falls under the VA's Genitourinary System ratings, found in 38 CFR § 4.115b.
How the VA Rates Chronic Cystitis
Under Diagnostic Code 7512, chronic cystitis is rated as voiding dysfunction. This means the VA does not assign a rating based on the cystitis diagnosis alone. Instead, it evaluates how the condition affects your ability to void (urinate) and applies the rating criteria used for voiding dysfunction.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating chronic cystitis, the VA focuses on the associated voiding dysfunction — how the condition impacts urinary function.
Special Monthly Compensation Considerations
The rating schedule includes an important note relevant to genitourinary conditions:
When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, the VA refers to § 3.350 to determine whether a veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC). Footnotes in the schedule indicate conditions that potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation; however, other conditions in this section may also establish such entitlement under certain circumstances.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule at 38 CFR § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7512. It is provided for general educational purposes and describes how the VA rates this condition — it does not guarantee any particular outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7512. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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