YOUR CONDITION, EXPLAINED
Testis, removal VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Testis, removal under diagnostic code 7524, in 38 CFR § 4.115b (genitourinary system), and the schedule provides two evaluation levels for it: 30% and 0%.
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01Understand the rating02Know what to gather03Plan your preparationTHE ESSENTIALS
How the VA rates Testis, removal
Loss or removal of one or both testicles.
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.
- Diagnostic code
- 7524
- Rating schedule
- 38 CFR § 4.115b
- Schedule levels
- 30% and 0%
How does the VA choose a rating level?
Which level applies is set by the criteria the evidence meets, not by the diagnosis. Where there is a question as to which of two evaluations applies, 38 CFR § 4.7 assigns the higher one if the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating.
EXPLORE THE PERCENTAGES
Testis, removal VA rating criteria (DC 7524)
Choose a percentage to see what that level means. Open the full comparison to read all the criteria in one place.
These are published rating criteria. Selecting a level does not predict your VA decision.
IN THE REGULATION’S OWN WORDS
What 38 CFR also says about Testis, removal
The notes 38 CFR Part 4 prints with these criteria, quoted. They govern how the evaluation is made without being a rating level themselves.
- “Note: In cases of the removal of one testis as the result of a service-incurred injury or disease, other than an undescended or congenitally undeveloped testis, with the absence or nonfunctioning of the other testis unrelated to service, an evaluation of 30 percent will be assigned for the service-connected testicular loss. Testis, undescended, or congenitally undeveloped is not a ratable disability.”DC 7524
BUILD YOUR EVIDENCE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Evidence for your Testis, removal claim
A long list feels easier when you have a place to start. Use this checklist to see what you have and what still needs gathering.
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Testis, removal?
VA's page says: “You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers.”
Source: VA: Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), read September 18, 2026.
SMALL DETAILS. BETTER PREPARATION.
Preparing your Testis, removal claim
Start with the practical tips, then explore the common oversights. You don’t need to work through everything at once.
Practical tips for your claim2 tips
- 01
Include hormone testing alongside your surgical documentation, since endocrine function (particularly if both testes are affected) is relevant context for the claim.
- 02
Submit clear surgical removal documentation, since this code specifically requires confirming what was actually removed.
C&P exam pitfalls to keep in mind2 tips
- 01
Failure to document any resulting hormonal dysfunction, which is relevant if both testes are affected.
- 02
Missing surgical confirmation of exactly what was removed.
Common filing mistakes2 tips
- 01
Claiming this rating without surgical evidence confirming the removal.
- 02
Missing follow-up hormone panels that would help establish the full picture, particularly for bilateral cases.
When symptoms may first appear1 tips
- 01
Testicular removal is typically post-surgical, following trauma, cancer, or another condition requiring surgical intervention.
THE BROADER PICTURE
Testis, removal by the numbers
- 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.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
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 testes removed (schedule row: "Both"). Under the code's Note, where one testis was removed as the result of a service-incurred injury or disease — other than an undescended or congenitally undeveloped testis — and the other testis is absent or nonfunctioning for reasons unrelated to service, an evaluation of 30 percent is assigned for the service-connected testicular loss; 0%: One testis removed (schedule row: "One").
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.
Which DBQ is used for Testis, removal?
VA's Male Reproductive Organ Conditions (Including Prostate Cancer) Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is on its public list of DBQs. VA's page says: "You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers."
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 can be secondary to Testis, removal?
Conditions that can be service-connected as secondary to Testis, removal, when a medical opinion links them, include: Depression. A secondary condition gets its own rating, which VA combines with the veteran's other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.115b, Schedule of ratings, genitourinary system (Diagnostic Code 7524)
- 38 CFR § 4.7, higher of two evaluations
Criteria in quotation marks are the regulation’s own words; everything else on this page is Vetrify’s summary of it. The eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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