VA Disability Rating for Chronic Cystitis (UTI)
Rated by voiding dysfunction or urinary frequency. Up to 40% under § 4.115a tables.
Chronic cystitis (DC 7512) is rated by referencing the General Rating Formula for Urinary Tract Conditions — either by voiding dysfunction (urinary frequency, leakage requiring absorbent material), or by urinary frequency alone. Interstitial cystitis with severe pain and frequency can rate 40%.
Rating tiers + 2026 monthly compensation
| Rating | Monthly (2026, single vet) | Criteria (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | Daytime voiding interval between 2 and 3 hours, OR awakening to void 2 times per night. |
| 20% | $356.66 | Daytime voiding interval between 1 and 2 hours, OR awakening to void 3–4 times per night; OR wearing absorbent materials that must be changed less than 2 times per day. |
| 40% | $795.84 | Daytime voiding interval less than 1 hour, OR awakening to void 5+ times per night; OR wearing absorbent materials that must be changed 2–4 times per day. |
Dollar amounts reflect the 2.5% COLA effective 2025-12-01 for single veterans with no dependents. Add spouse + children for 30%+ ratings via the estimator.
What this means in dollars
- →At 10%: $180.42/mo · $2,165/year, tax-free
- →At 20%: $356.66/mo · $4,280/year, tax-free
- →At 40%: $795.84/mo · $9,550/year, tax-free
How to get rated for chronic cystitis (uti)
- Voiding diary — frequency, nocturia count.
- Urology evaluation, urinalysis cultures documenting recurrent infections.
- Cystoscopy if interstitial cystitis suspected.
Common secondary conditions
- +Pelvic pain
- +Anxiety
- +Sleep disturbance (nocturia)
File these separately. VA rates each service-connected condition independently and combines them via § 4.25.
Nexus tips
- Recurrent in-service UTIs documented in STRs are foundational evidence.
- Female veterans with frequent in-service UTIs tied to deployment hygiene conditions have a recognized nexus pathway.
Frequently asked
I have UTIs 3-4 times per year. Is that ratable?
Recurring UTIs by themselves are usually 10%. The big ratings come from chronic voiding dysfunction (frequency, leakage). Track your voiding pattern carefully — a 24-hour diary is the most powerful evidence.
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Related conditions
This page summarizes public rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not legal or medical advice. Actual VA ratings depend on C&P exam findings, records review, and rater discretion.