Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7521
Urethra, stricture of Secondary to Penis, Removal of Half or More
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Urethra, stricture of when it develops after Penis, Removal of Half or More.
Why Urethra, stricture of Is Linked to Penis, Removal of Half or More
Urethral rerouting or trauma
Primary condition · VASRD 7520
Penis, Removal of Half or More
Partial or full removal of the penis, often due to trauma or cancer.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7521
Urethra, stricture of
Narrowing of the urethra, often resulting in painful urination.
Urethra, stricture of VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Urethra, stricture of the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Penis, Removal of Half or More — severity of Urethra, stricture of itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
100% Penis, Removal of Half or More + 30% Urethra, stricture of = 100%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 100% and 30% combine to 100%, not 130%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Urethra, stricture of Secondary Claim
- •Urologist reports documenting the diagnosis and treatment plan.
- •Procedure logs showing the frequency of dilations.
- •Urinalysis results, useful if infections have also occurred.
Common questions about Urethra, stricture of secondary to Penis, Removal of Half or More
- Can Urethra, stricture of be service-connected as secondary to Penis, Removal of Half or More?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Urethral rerouting or trauma You'll need a current Urethra, stricture of diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Penis, Removal…
- What VA rating can I get for Urethra, stricture of as a secondary condition?
- Urethra, stricture of is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7521 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 30%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Urethra, stricture of itself, not on the severity of Penis, Removal of Half or More.
- How does a secondary Urethra, stricture of claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 100% rating for Penis, Removal of Half or More combined with a 30% rating for Urethra, stricture of (example figures) produces a combined rating of 100%, not 130%. Approving Urethra, stricture of as secondary still typica…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Urethra, stricture of as secondary to Penis, Removal of Half or More?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Urethra, stricture of diagnosis includes: Urologist reports documenting the diagnosis and treatment plan.; Procedure logs showing the frequency of dilations.; Urinalysis results, useful if infections have also occurred.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating p…
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