VASRD 7524 · Genitourinary System
Testis, removal VA Disability Rating
Loss or removal of one or both testicles.
VA Rating Tiers
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Both testicles removed, or one lost to service with the other already absent or nonfunctioning. |
| 0% | One testicle removed, the other intact. |
How the VA Evaluates Testis, removal
The rating is a simple distinction: removal of one testis with the other functioning normally rates at the noncompensable 0% tier, while removal or non-function of both testes supports the compensable 30% tier.
Approval outlook
Moderate to High
Veterans service-connected
~3,200 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~30%
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
- •Surgical records documenting the removal.
- •Urology reports confirming the current state of any remaining testicle.
- •Endocrinology evaluations assessing hormone levels.
Strategy Tips
- •Include hormone testing alongside your surgical documentation, since endocrine function (particularly if both testes are affected) is relevant context for the claim.
- •Submit clear surgical removal documentation, since this code specifically requires confirming what was actually removed.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Failure to document any resulting hormonal dysfunction, which is relevant if both testes are affected.
- •Missing surgical confirmation of exactly what was removed.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Claiming this rating without surgical evidence confirming the removal.
- •Missing follow-up hormone panels that would help establish the full picture, particularly for bilateral cases.
Onset Patterns
- •Testicular removal is typically post-surgical, following trauma, cancer, or another condition requiring surgical intervention.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Testis, removal. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Depression
Hormonal imbalance
Infertility
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 30%, 0%. Examples: 30%: Both testicles removed, or one lost to service with the other already absent or nonfunctioning.; 0%: One testicle removed, the other intact..
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Testis, removal?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Testis, removal at around 30%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 3,200 veterans are service-connected for Testis, removal. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate to High.
- What evidence helps prove Testis, removal for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Testis, removal claim includes: Surgical records documenting the removal.; Urology reports confirming the current state of any remaining testicle.; Endocrinology evaluations assessing hormone levels..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Testis, removal?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Testis, removal: Claiming this rating without surgical evidence confirming the removal.; Missing follow-up hormone panels that would help establish the full picture, particularly for bilateral cases..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Testis, removal?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Testis, removal include: Depression, Hormonal imbalance, Infertility. 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 7524)
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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