Neurogenic bladder DC 7542
VA rates it under diagnostic code 7542 in 38 CFR 4.115b. Body system: Other.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 6 rating levels for this code: 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 60%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Rated as voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection (§ 4.115a).
Source: 38 CFR 4.115b on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7542. |
| 40% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7542. |
| 30% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7542. |
| 20% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7542. |
| 10% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7542. |
| 0% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7542. |
Rate as voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant.
Commonly claimed as secondary to
If one of these is already service connected, you may be able to claim this condition as secondary to it.
Intervertebral disc syndrome DC 5243 Established link Rated separately
Bladder problems caused by nerve damage from your spine condition are rated separately as neurogenic bladder.
What to gather: Tell the spine examiner about any bladder leakage or retention, and get a diagnosis from a doctor or urologist.
Sources: 38 CFR 4.71a, spine formula Note (1): rate nerve, bowel and bladder problems separately; 38 CFR 4.115b
Lower back (lumbosacral strain / DDD) DC 5237, 5242 Established link Rated separately
Bladder problems caused by nerve damage from your low back condition are rated separately as neurogenic bladder.
What to gather: Tell the spine examiner about any bladder leakage or retention, and get a diagnosis from a doctor or urologist.
Sources: 38 CFR 4.71a, spine formula Note (1): rate nerve, bowel and bladder problems separately; 38 CFR 4.115b
Neck (cervical strain) DC 5237 Established link Rated separately
Bladder problems caused by spinal cord or nerve damage from your neck condition are rated separately as neurogenic bladder.
What to gather: Tell the spine examiner about any bladder leakage or retention, and get a diagnosis from a doctor or urologist.
Sources: 38 CFR 4.71a, spine formula Note (1): rate nerve, bowel and bladder problems separately; 38 CFR 4.115b
Spinal stenosis DC 5238 Established link Rated separately
Bladder problems caused by nerve damage from your spine condition are rated separately as neurogenic bladder.
What to gather: Tell the spine examiner about any bladder leakage or retention, and get a diagnosis from a doctor or urologist.
Sources: 38 CFR 4.71a, spine formula Note (1): rate nerve, bowel and bladder problems separately; 38 CFR 4.115b
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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