VASRD 7518 · Genitourinary System
Urethra, stricture of at 40% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Pads changed 2 to 4 times a day; or voiding more often than once an hour by day, or 5 or more times a night.
40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% 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 40%
Rated as voiding dysfunction, urine leakage: requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed 2 to 4 times per day; or rated as voiding dysfunction, urinary frequency: daytime voiding interval less than one hour, or; awakening to void five or more times per night.
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse | $882.84 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $947.84 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $990.84 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $853.84 |
Lower tier
30% Urethra, stricture of
$552.47 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Urethra, stricture of
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Urethra, stricture of
How much does a 40% VA rating for Urethra, stricture of pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $947.84.
What does it take to get a 40% rating for Urethra, stricture of?
Rated as voiding dysfunction, urine leakage: requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed 2 to 4 times per day; or rated as voiding dysfunction, urinary frequency: daytime voiding interval less than one hour, or; awakening to void five or more times per night.
What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Urethra, stricture of?
40%: Rated as voiding dysfunction, urine leakage: requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed 2 to 4 times per day; or rated as voiding dysfunction, urinary frequency: daytime voiding interval less than one hour, or; awakening to void five or more times per night. 60%: Rated as voiding dysfunction, continual urine leakage, post surgical urinary diversion, urinary incontinence, or stress incontinence: requiring the use of an appliance or the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed more than 4 times per day.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
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 40%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.115b, Schedule of ratings, genitourinary system (Diagnostic Code 7518)
- 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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