Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7522
Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power Secondary to Prostate Gland Injuries
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 Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power when it develops after Prostate Gland Injuries.
Why Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power Is Linked to Prostate Gland Injuries
Prostate treatment side effect
Primary condition · VASRD 7527
Prostate Gland Injuries
Prostate gland injuries and related conditions cause voiding dysfunction: frequent urination, especially at night, along with discomfort or difficulty urinating. The rating is based specifically on how often you need to urinate at night and whether you require a catheter or other appliance, so a detailed urination log matters more than a general description of discomfort.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7522
Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power
This code rates a physical deformity of the penis - such as from Peyronie's disease, injury, or surgical complication - that also causes loss of erectile function. Both elements have to be shown together; erectile dysfunction alone or a deformity alone without functional loss doesn't meet this specific rating.
Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Prostate Gland Injuries — severity of Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power itself determines the percentage.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 20% | ED caused by physical deformity |
Example combined rating
40% Prostate Gland Injuries + 20% Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power = 52%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 40% and 20% combine to 52%, not 60%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power Secondary Claim
- •A urology exam documenting the specific physical deformity.
- •A diagnosis of Peyronie's disease or a documented trauma history explaining the deformity's origin.
- •ED treatment records, including any medications or injections tried, showing the functional impact.
Common questions about Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power secondary to Prostate Gland Injuries
- Can Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power be service-connected as secondary to Prostate Gland Injuries?
- 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. Prostate treatment side effect You'll need a current Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-…
- What VA rating can I get for Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power as a secondary condition?
- Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7522 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 20%. The rating depends on the severity of Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power itself, not on the severity of Prostate Gland Injuries.
- How does a secondary Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 40% rating for Prostate Gland Injuries combined with a 20% rating for Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power (example figures) produces a combined rating of 52%, not 60%. Approving Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erec…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power as secondary to Prostate Gland Injuries?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Penis, Deformity with Loss of Erectile Power diagnosis includes: A urology exam documenting the specific physical deformity.; A diagnosis of Peyronie's disease or a documented trauma history explaining the deformity's origin.; ED treatment records, including any medications or inject…
Primary condition
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Secondary condition
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