VASRD 7124 · Genitourinary System

Varicocele VA Disability Rating

Swollen veins in the scrotum that may cause pain or infertility.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
0%Asymptomatic, no intervention required
10%Symptomatic with pain or infertility
30%Requires surgical repair with persistent symptoms

How the VA Evaluates Varicocele

Urologist diagnosis, symptoms, and testicular impact.

Approval rate

Moderate

Annual service-connected

2,700 veterans

Average rating

10%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Scrotal ultrasound
  • •Urologist notes
  • •Hormone testing

Strategy Tips

  • •Include infertility tests
  • •Explain chronic discomfort

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Overlooked in primary care
  • •Lack of functional description

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Not linking to service strain or trauma
  • •No ultrasound

Onset Patterns

  • •Develops over time
  • •Worsens with lifting or exercise

Secondary Conditions

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

Common questions about Varicocele

Is Varicocele a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Varicocele under VASRD diagnostic code 7124 (Genitourinary System). Swollen veins in the scrotum that may cause pain or infertility.
What VA disability rating can I get for Varicocele?
Possible VA ratings for Varicocele are 0%, 10%, 30%. Examples: 0% — Asymptomatic, no intervention required; 10% — Symptomatic with pain or infertility; 30% — Requires surgical repair with persistent symptoms.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Varicocele?
The average awarded rating for Varicocele is 10%. Roughly 2,700 veterans are service-connected for Varicocele each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate.
What evidence helps prove Varicocele for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Varicocele claim includes: Scrotal ultrasound; Urologist notes; Hormone testing.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Varicocele?
Common pitfalls when filing for Varicocele: Not linking to service strain or trauma; No ultrasound.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Varicocele?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Varicocele include: , , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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