Urine Leakage
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Incontinence (Urinary) (DC 7517). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Urine Leakage is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 60%.
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 |
| 10% | Urinary frequency or urgency |
Important Notes
Rated under Incontinence (Urinary) (DC 7517)
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
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