Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7521
Urethra, stricture of Secondary to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Urethra, stricture of when it develops after Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease.
Why Urethra, stricture of Is Linked to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease
Neurological damage affects pelvic control
Primary condition · VASRD 5118
Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease
A condition where paralysis in both legs is due to a disease like MS or spinal cord injury.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7521
Urethra, stricture of
Narrowing of the urethra, often resulting in painful urination.
Urethra, stricture of VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Urethra, stricture of the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease — severity of Urethra, stricture of itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
100% Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease + 30% Urethra, stricture of = 100%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 100% and 30% combine to 100%, not 130%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Urethra, stricture of Secondary Claim
- •Urologist reports documenting the diagnosis and treatment plan.
- •Procedure logs showing the frequency of dilations.
- •Urinalysis results, useful if infections have also occurred.
Common questions about Urethra, stricture of secondary to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease
- Can Urethra, stricture of be service-connected as secondary to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Neurological damage affects pelvic control You'll need a current Urethra, stricture of diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected L…
- What VA rating can I get for Urethra, stricture of as a secondary condition?
- Urethra, stricture of is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7521 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 30%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Urethra, stricture of itself, not on the severity of Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Dis…
- How does a secondary Urethra, stricture of claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 100% rating for Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease combined with a 30% rating for Urethra, stricture of (example figures) produces a combined rating of 100%, not 130%. Approving Urethr…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Urethra, stricture of as secondary to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Urethra, stricture of diagnosis includes: Urologist reports documenting the diagnosis and treatment plan.; Procedure logs showing the frequency of dilations.; Urinalysis results, useful if infections have also occurred.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating p…
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