Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

DC 7632Genitourinary38 CFR 4.116, DC 7632

Persistent difficulty with sexual arousal in women, causing personal distress. The VA rates based on severity and response to treatment. Often secondary to medications or other service-connected conditions.

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 7632

Rating range

0% – 30%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.116, DC 7632. 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 female sexual arousal disorder causes symptoms that are not controlled by treatment.

What the VA looks for

Persistent symptoms despite treatment documented
Multiple treatment approaches attempted
Significant impact on quality of life and relationships
Specialist referral and treatment records
Documentation of treatment resistance

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not connecting to a service-connected condition or medication side effects (antidepressants, pain medications).
⚠Not getting a medical opinion documenting the causal relationship.
⚠Not reporting the condition due to embarrassment — it is a recognized VA disability.
⚠Not documenting the impact on quality of life and personal relationships.