---
title: "DC 7519 - Urethra, fistula of"
diagnostic_code: "7519"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7519-urethra-fistula-of"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:53:38.902931Z"
---

# DC 7519 - Urethra, fistula of

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

Rate as voiding dysfunction.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Multiple urethroperineal fistulae |

## 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.

# Urethral Fistula (VA Diagnostic Code 7519)

## Understanding Your VA Rating for Urethral Fistula

If you're a veteran living with a urethral fistula, understanding how the VA evaluates this condition can help you make sense of your disability rating. Here's a plain-language guide based on the VA's rating schedule.

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## What Is a Urethral Fistula?

A urethral fistula is an abnormal connection (or passage) that forms involving the urethra — the tube that carries urine out of the body. This condition falls under the **Genitourinary System** in the VA's rating schedule.

Because a urethral fistula affects how the urinary system functions, the VA generally evaluates it based on **voiding dysfunction** — in other words, how the condition impacts your ability to urinate normally.

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## How the VA Rates This Condition

Under **Diagnostic Code 7519** (found in **38 CFR § 4.115b**), a urethral fistula is rated as **voiding dysfunction**.

The rating schedule identifies the following specific level:

| Rating | What the VA Looks For |
|--------|-----------------------|
| **100%** | Multiple urethroperineal fistulae |

Because this condition is rated as voiding dysfunction, the VA looks at how your symptoms affect urinary function when determining your evaluation.

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## Special Monthly Compensation Consideration

**Important note from the rating schedule:** 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, there are other conditions in this section that — under certain circumstances — may also establish entitlement to SMC.

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## What This Means for You

The VA's evaluation of a urethral fistula focuses on the functional impact of the condition, particularly voiding dysfunction. If your circumstances involve loss or loss of use of a creative organ, additional compensation considerations under § 3.350 may apply.

*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7519 and is provided for general educational purposes.*

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