VASRD 7524 · Genitourinary System

Testis, removal VA Disability Rating

Loss or removal of one or both testicles.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
0%One testis removed, other testis functioning
30%Both testes removed or non-functioning

How the VA Evaluates Testis, removal

Based on the number of testes removed and functionality of remaining testis.

Approval rate

Moderate to High

Annual service-connected

3,200 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Surgical records
  • •Urology reports
  • •Endocrinology evaluations

Strategy Tips

  • •Include hormone testing
  • •Submit surgical removal documentation

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Failure to document hormonal dysfunction
  • •Missing surgical confirmation

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Claiming without surgical evidence
  • •Missing follow-up hormone panels

Onset Patterns

  • •Post-surgical
  • •Injury-related

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Testis, removal. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

Common questions about Testis, removal

Is Testis, removal a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Testis, removal under VASRD diagnostic code 7524 (Genitourinary System). Loss or removal of one or both testicles.
What VA disability rating can I get for Testis, removal?
Possible VA ratings for Testis, removal are 0%, 30%. Examples: 0% — One testis removed, other testis functioning; 30% — Both testes removed or non-functioning.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Testis, removal?
The average awarded rating for Testis, removal is 30%. Roughly 3,200 veterans are service-connected for Testis, removal each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate to High.
What evidence helps prove Testis, removal for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Testis, removal claim includes: Surgical records; Urology reports; Endocrinology evaluations.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Testis, removal?
Common pitfalls when filing for Testis, removal: Claiming without surgical evidence; Missing follow-up hormone panels.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Testis, removal?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Testis, removal include: , , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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