Cervicitis

DC 7612Gynecological/Breast38 CFR 4.116, DC 7612

Inflammation of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus) that can cause discharge, bleeding, and pain. The VA rates cervicitis based on your symptoms and whether treatment controls them.

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on how much it affects your ability to work and carry out daily activities. The examiner will focus on the functional limitations your condition causes, not just the diagnosis itself.

Diagnostic code

DC 7612

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.116, DC 7612. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.

Rating Levels

Your cervicitis causes symptoms that are not controlled by continuous treatment.

What the VA looks for

Chronic cervicitis resistant to multiple treatments
Persistent abnormal discharge or bleeding
Recurrent infections despite treatment
Significant impact on quality of life
Multiple treatment courses documented

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not documenting chronic or recurrent episodes. A single resolved infection may not support a compensable rating, but a pattern of recurrence demonstrates a chronic condition.
⚠Failing to report all symptoms including pain during intercourse, abnormal bleeding between periods, and persistent discharge.
⚠Not connecting cervicitis to in-service infections, STI exposure during military service, or complications from in-service medical procedures.
⚠Overlooking secondary conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease or fertility problems that developed from chronic cervicitis.

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How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 7612

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

Your cervicitis causes symptoms that are not controlled by continuous treatment.

What the VA looks for

Chronic cervicitis resistant to multiple treatments
Persistent abnormal discharge or bleeding
Recurrent infections despite treatment
Significant impact on quality of life
Multiple treatment courses documented

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not documenting chronic or recurrent episodes. A single resolved infection may not support a compensable rating, but a pattern of recurrence demonstrates a chronic condition.

⚠Failing to report all symptoms including pain during intercourse, abnormal bleeding between periods, and persistent discharge.

⚠Not connecting cervicitis to in-service infections, STI exposure during military service, or complications from in-service medical procedures.

⚠Overlooking secondary conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease or fertility problems that developed from chronic cervicitis.