VASRD 7520 · Genitourinary System
Penis, Removal of Half or More VA Disability Rating
This code covers surgical removal of half or more of the penis. The schedule provides a single evaluation for it — 30 percent — with no higher or lower step inside the code. What the evaluation rests on is whether the record establishes that half or more was removed.
VA Rating Tiers
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Half or more of the penis surgically removed — the code's only evaluation. |
How the VA Evaluates Penis, Removal of Half or More
DC 7520 has one row: "Penis, removal of half or more", evaluated at 30 percent. There is no graduated scale inside this code. The schedule does not distinguish removal of half from removal of the whole organ, and it provides no step above or below 30 percent for the removal itself, so the evaluation turns entirely on whether the operative record establishes that half or more was removed.
Approval outlook
High (~95%) when surgically confirmed.
Veterans service-connected
~80 veterans
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •Urologist records.
- •Surgical documentation confirming the extent of the removal.
Strategy Tips
- •Make sure the operative report states how much was removed. The code's single row reads "removal of half or more", so the extent described in the surgical record is the fact the evaluation rests on.
- •Do not expect the percentage to move with severity — DC 7520 provides one evaluation, 30 percent.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •An examination that records the surgery without stating the extent of the removal, which leaves the "half or more" element unestablished.
- •The operative report missing from the file, so the removal is described only in a summary or a self-report.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Filing without the operative report or a urology record documenting the extent of the removal.
- •Expecting the percentage to rise with severity. DC 7520 carries a single 30 percent evaluation.
Onset Patterns
- •This condition usually results from cancer treatment or battlefield trauma.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Penis, Removal of Half or More. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Common questions about Penis, Removal of Half or More
- Is Penis, Removal of Half or More a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Penis, Removal of Half or More under VASRD diagnostic code 7520 (Genitourinary System). This code covers surgical removal of half or more of the penis. The schedule provides a single evaluation for it — 30 percent — with no higher or lower step inside the code. What the evaluation rests on is whether…
- What VA disability rating can I get for Penis, Removal of Half or More?
- Possible VA ratings for Penis, Removal of Half or More are 30%. Examples: 30%: Half or more of the penis surgically removed — the code's only evaluation..
- What evidence helps prove Penis, Removal of Half or More for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Penis, Removal of Half or More claim includes: Urologist records.; Surgical documentation confirming the extent of the removal..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Penis, Removal of Half or More?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Penis, Removal of Half or More: Filing without the operative report or a urology record documenting the extent of the removal.; Expecting the percentage to rise with severity. DC 7520 carries a single 30 percent evaluation..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Penis, Removal of Half or More?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Penis, Removal of Half or More include: Depression, Urinary Issues. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.115b — Schedule of ratings — genitourinary system (Diagnostic Code 7520)
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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