Diagnostic Code 7610 · 38 CFR §4.116
This diagnostic code covers conditions affecting the vulva or clitoris, including vulvovaginitis, chronic inflammation, scarring from injury, surgical changes, and other structural problems. For veterans, these conditions may stem from injuries sustained during service, surgical complications from military medical care, infections acquired during deployment, or exposure to environmental irritants. The VA rates these conditions using the General Rating Formula for Disease, Injury, or Adhesions of Female Reproductive Organs, which applies to DC 7610 through 7615.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Symptoms do not require continuous treatment. The condition is present but manageable without ongoing medication or medical intervention. |
| 10% | Symptoms require continuous treatment. Ongoing medication, topical therapies, or regular medical management is needed to control inflammation, pain, or other symptoms. |
| 30% | Symptoms are not controlled by continuous treatment. Despite ongoing medication and management, symptoms persist and affect daily functioning. |
Medical records documenting the condition and its relationship to service are essential. Treatment records showing the type and frequency of care help establish severity. Photographs or surgical reports documenting tissue changes support the claim. A gynecological examination report describing current symptoms and functional limitations is important. If the condition results from an in-service injury or procedure, those records should be included.
Yes, you can file with private medical records. However, the VA will likely schedule a compensation examination to evaluate the condition. You have the right to request a female examiner if that would make you more comfortable.
Claims related to military sexual trauma have special evidence rules. The VA can use alternative evidence sources like counseling records, changes in behavior or performance, and statements from people you confided in. You do not need a police report or official incident documentation.