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title: "DC 7512 - Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious"
diagnostic_code: "7512"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7512-cystitis-chronic-includes-interstitial-and-all-etiologies"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:52:09.553877Z"
---

# DC 7512 - Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious

Rated under § 4.115b. Body system: Genitourinary System.

Rate as voiding dysfunction.

## Rating criteria

No itemised criteria have been extracted for this code. Use the official source.

## Notes

- 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**.

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## 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.

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## 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.

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*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.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b