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.

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.

Related DBQ Forms

DBQ Gynecological Conditions

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Condition Rating Guides

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