VA Diagnostic Code 7542Neurogenic bladder
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 or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant.
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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.
Neurogenic Bladder (VA Diagnostic Code 7542)
Genitourinary System · 38 CFR § 4.115b
Understanding This Rating
Neurogenic bladder is a condition affecting bladder control that the VA evaluates under the genitourinary system rating criteria.
How the VA Rates Neurogenic Bladder
Unlike some conditions that use a single fixed rating scale, neurogenic bladder is rated based on the symptoms you experience. Specifically, the VA rates it as either:
- Voiding dysfunction, or
- Urinary tract infection
The VA applies whichever of these is predominant — meaning the set of symptoms that most significantly affects you determines how the condition is rated.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating neurogenic bladder, the VA identifies whether voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection is the predominant issue and rates the condition accordingly under § 4.115b.
Important Note on Special Monthly Compensation
When a claim involves the loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, § 3.350 may be relevant in determining whether a veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation. Footnotes in the rating 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 provided for general educational purposes and is based on the VA rating schedule. It does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of any rating outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7542. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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