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VASRD 7518 · Genitourinary System

Urethra, stricture of at 20% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Pads changed less than twice a day; or voiding every 1 to 2 hours by day, or 3 to 4 times a night.

20% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$356.66

$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 20%

Rated as voiding dysfunction, urine leakage: requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed less than 2 times per day; or rated as voiding dysfunction, urinary frequency: daytime voiding interval between one and two hours, or; awakening to void three to four times per night.

20% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 20% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.

Single (no dependents)$356.66

Lower tier

10% Urethra, stricture of

$180.42 /mo single

Higher tier

30% Urethra, stricture of

$552.47 /mo single

Common questions about 20% for Urethra, stricture of

How much does a 20% VA rating for Urethra, stricture of pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 20% combined rating, a single veteran receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Urethra, stricture of?

Rated as voiding dysfunction, urine leakage: requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed less than 2 times per day; or rated as voiding dysfunction, urinary frequency: daytime voiding interval between one and two hours, or; awakening to void three to four times per night.

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Urethra, stricture of?

20%: Rated as voiding dysfunction, urine leakage: requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed less than 2 times per day; or rated as voiding dysfunction, urinary frequency: daytime voiding interval between one and two hours, or; awakening to void three to four times per night. 30%: Rated as voiding dysfunction, obstructed voiding: urinary retention requiring intermittent or continuous catheterization.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Urethra, stricture of gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 20%.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.115b, Schedule of ratings, genitourinary system (Diagnostic Code 7518)
  2. VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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