Bladder, injury (DC 7517) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code	7517
Category	The Genitourinary System
Also Known As	Bladder, Injury of, incontinence, voiding dysfunction, urinary problems, bladder damage, bladder trauma, leaking urine

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Rating Criteria

Rating	Criteria
60%	Requiring the use of an appliance or the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed more than 4 times per day
40%	Requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed 2 to 4 times per day
20%	Requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed less than 2 times per day

Conditions Secondary to This

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Major depressive disorder

9434

Strong

Chronic incontinence from bladder injury causes depression through social isolation, embarrassment, and reduced quality of life.

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Dermatitis or eczema

7806

Moderate

Chronic urine exposure from incontinence causes dermatitis and skin breakdown.

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