Neurogenic bladder (DC 7542) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7542 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Genitourinary System |
| Also Known As | Neurogenic, Neurogenic bladder, incontinence, voiding dysfunction, urinary problems, overactive bladder, loss of bladder control, leaking urine, urinary frequency, wetting |
📊 What Veterans Actually Get
Neurogenic bladder/voiding dysfunction is rated based on frequency (daytime voiding interval), need for absorbent materials, or obstructed voiding. Waking 3-4 times per night to void qualifies for 20%. Requiring absorbent materials changed 2-4 times per day is 40%.
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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 |
| 0% | Rate as voiding dysfunction |
Conditions Secondary to This
3 linksChronic incontinence and voiding dysfunction from neurogenic bladder cause depression due to social isolation, embarrassment, and quality of life impact.
Chronic urine exposure from incontinence causes skin irritation, dermatitis, and recurring skin breakdown in the perineal area.
Anxiety develops from fear of incontinence episodes in public, driving, work, and social settings.
This May Be Secondary To
3 linksPelvic organ prolapse commonly causes urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and neurogenic bladder symptoms.
MS commonly causes neurogenic bladder and urinary dysfunction through spinal cord demyelination.
Prostate hypertrophy, surgery, and radiation commonly cause neurogenic bladder, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.