---
title: "DC 7624 - Fistula, rectovaginal:"
diagnostic_code: "7624"
body_system: "Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast"
cfr_section: "§ 4.116"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/gynecological/7624-fistula-rectovaginal"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.116"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:04:04.549563Z"
---

# DC 7624 - Fistula, rectovaginal:

Rated under § 4.116. Body system: Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Vaginal fecal leakage at least once a day requiring wearing of pad |
| 60% | Vaginal fecal leakage four or more times per week, but less than daily, requiring wearing of pad |
| 30% | Vaginal fecal leakage one to three times per week requiring wearing of pad |
| 10% | Vaginal fecal leakage less than once a week |
| 0% | Without leakage |

# Rectovaginal Fistula (VA Diagnostic Code 7624)

*Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast — 38 CFR § 4.116*

## Understanding This Condition

A rectovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the rectum and the vagina. When this connection is present, stool (fecal matter) can pass from the rectum into the vagina. The VA rates this condition primarily based on how often vaginal fecal leakage occurs and whether it requires wearing a pad.

## VA Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating for rectovaginal fistula under Diagnostic Code 7624 according to the frequency of vaginal fecal leakage:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **100%** | Vaginal fecal leakage at least once a day requiring wearing of a pad |
| **60%** | Vaginal fecal leakage four or more times per week, but less than daily, requiring wearing of a pad |
| **30%** | Vaginal fecal leakage one to three times per week requiring wearing of a pad |
| **10%** | Vaginal fecal leakage less than once a week |
| **0%** | Without leakage |

## What the VA Looks For

When rating a rectovaginal fistula, the VA focuses on:

- **Frequency of vaginal fecal leakage** — how often leakage occurs (for example, daily, several times a week, or less than once a week).
- **Whether a pad is required** — the need to wear a pad is part of the criteria for the 30%, 60%, and 100% levels.
- **Absence of leakage** — a condition without leakage is rated at 0%.

The higher rating levels correspond to more frequent leakage, with the 100% level reflecting daily leakage requiring a pad, and the 0% level reflecting no leakage.

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.116