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Evidence checklist

Urethral Stricture

DC 751838 CFR § 4.115bGenitourinary

Evidence strength

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Target
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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 3 collected
Cystoscopy or urethrography documenting strictureCritical

Imaging or endoscopic study confirming the location and severity of the urethral stricture.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking urethral stricture to service ("at least as likely as not")Critical

A medical opinion stating it is "at least as likely as not" (50%+ probability) that your urethral stricture is connected to your military service, such as catheterization during service or in-service urinary tract injuries.

Private provider · independent opinion
Urodynamic testing results

Objective testing measuring bladder function, flow rate, and voiding pressure to document the functional impact of the stricture.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Treatment records (dilation, urethroplasty, or other surgery)

Records documenting surgical or procedural interventions for the stricture, including dilation history and any reconstructive surgery.

VA or private records · written request
03

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Voiding diary documenting urinary frequency

A personal log tracking daytime voiding intervals and nighttime awakening frequency, which directly maps to rating criteria.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Kidney and Urinary Tract ConditionsCritical

Standardized form capturing voiding dysfunction, urinary frequency, and obstructed voiding findings.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 2 collected
Catheterization records during service

Service medical records showing catheterization procedures that may have caused or contributed to the stricture.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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