VA Diagnostic Code 7518Urethra, stricture of
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.
Urethral Stricture (VA Diagnostic Code 7518)
Understanding This Condition
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra — the tube that carries urine out of the body. Under the VA Rating Schedule, this condition is listed as "Urethra, stricture of" under Diagnostic Code 7518, within the Genitourinary System (§ 4.115b).
How the VA Rates This Condition
Rather than having its own set of percentage levels, urethral stricture is rated as voiding dysfunction. This means the VA evaluates the condition based on how it affects your ability to urinate.
What the VA Looks For
- Voiding dysfunction: The rating for a urethral stricture is assigned according to the criteria for voiding dysfunction, focusing on the symptoms and effects related to urination.
Special Monthly Compensation Considerations
For any claim that involves the 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 rating schedule indicate conditions that potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation. Note that other conditions in this section may, under certain circumstances, also establish entitlement to special monthly compensation.
This information is drawn from the VA Rating Schedule (Diagnostic Code 7518, § 4.115b). It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7518. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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