What happens during a C&P exam for Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse (DC 7621) is rated at 10% under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7621. Per § 4.116 DC 7621, complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications is rated 10%. Per the regulation Note, separately evaluate any genitourinary, digestive, or skin symptoms and combine with the 10% baseline under § 4.25.

Q: What rates 10% for Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7621?

Under 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7621 (DC 7621), a 10% rating for Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse requires: Per § 4.116 DC 7621, complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications is rated 10%. Per the regulation Note, separately evaluate any genitourinary, digestive, or skin symptoms and combine with the 10% baseline under § 4.25.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse VA claim?

Key evidence for a Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 762138 C.F.R. § 4.116

Diagnostic Code

DC 7621

38 C.F.R. § 4.116

Rating Range

10–10%

1 severity tier

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.116

Uterine Prolapse / Pelvic Organ Prolapse is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7621 of 38 CFR § 4.116, DC 7621 across 1 severity tier (10%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

The uterus descends from its normal position into the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and ligaments. Can also involve bladder prolapse (cystocele) or rectal prolapse (rectocele). Common after childbirth and heavy lifting in military service.

Rating Criteria

10%

Per § 4.116 DC 7621, complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications is rated 10%. Per the regulation Note, separately evaluate any genitourinary, digestive, or skin symptoms and combine with the 10% baseline under § 4.25.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

—Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

—Range of motion measurements

—Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

—Buddy statements describing limitations

—Prescription history

—Physical therapy records

—Employment impact documentation

04C&P Exam Tips

1Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

Tools

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.116 (Gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast). Source verified 2026-05-15 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

View § 4.116 on eCFR →Cornell Law mirror →Editorial Standards →Suggest a correction →

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