---
title: "DC 7625 - Fistula, urethrovaginal:"
diagnostic_code: "7625"
body_system: "Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast"
cfr_section: "§ 4.116"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/gynecological/7625-fistula-urethrovaginal"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.116"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:04:23.108570Z"
---

# DC 7625 - Fistula, urethrovaginal:

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Multiple urethrovaginal fistulae |
| 60% | Requiring the use of an appliance or the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed more than four times per day |
| 40% | Requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed two to four times per day |
| 20% | Requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed less than two times per day |

# Urethrovaginal Fistula (VA Diagnostic Code 7625)

## Understanding This Condition

A **urethrovaginal fistula** is an abnormal opening or connection between the urethra and the vagina. The VA evaluates this condition under **Diagnostic Code 7625**, within **§ 4.116**, as part of **Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast**.

Because this condition can affect daily life in different ways, the VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the condition and the level of management it requires.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA uses the following rating levels for urethrovaginal fistula:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **100%** | Multiple urethrovaginal fistulae |
| **60%** | Requiring the use of an appliance or the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed more than four times per day |
| **40%** | Requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed two to four times per day |
| **20%** | Requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed less than two times per day |

## What the VA Looks For

When rating a urethrovaginal fistula, the VA focuses on:

- **The number of fistulae** — the presence of multiple urethrovaginal fistulae corresponds to the highest rating level (100%).
- **The use of an appliance** — whether the condition requires the use of an appliance.
- **The use of absorbent materials and how often they must be changed** — the frequency of changes helps distinguish between the 60%, 40%, and 20% levels:
  - More than four times per day
  - Two to four times per day
  - Less than two times per day

Documentation that reflects these specific details — the number of fistulae and the daily management the condition requires — is central to how this condition is evaluated under Diagnostic Code 7625.

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