Diagnostic Code 7612 · 38 CFR §4.116
This code covers diseases and injuries of the cervix, including cervical dysplasia, chronic cervicitis, scarring from procedures, and other conditions affecting cervical tissue. For veterans, these conditions may develop from infections acquired during service, complications from military medical care, or exposure to harmful substances. The VA evaluates the condition using the General Rating Formula for Disease, Injury, or Adhesions of Female Reproductive Organs.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Symptoms do not require continuous treatment. The condition requires only periodic monitoring. |
| 10% | Symptoms require continuous treatment. Regular medication or ongoing medical management is needed. |
| 30% | Symptoms are not controlled by continuous treatment. Despite ongoing care, symptoms persist and affect daily functioning. |
Gynecological examination records and Pap smear results documenting the condition are key. Biopsy results or colposcopy reports confirm the diagnosis. Treatment records showing procedures performed (cryotherapy, LEEP, cone biopsy) help demonstrate severity. Service treatment records establishing when the condition was first identified link it to service. Current medical records showing ongoing monitoring or treatment demonstrate the condition is still active.
Yes, if it requires ongoing treatment or monitoring and is connected to your military service, it can be rated as a disability. Even low-grade dysplasia that needs regular surveillance can qualify if it started during or was aggravated by service.
If the condition fully resolved with no residual symptoms or ongoing monitoring needs, it may be rated at 0 percent. However, if you still need regular follow-ups or if treatment caused scarring or other complications, those residual effects can be rated.