Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7523
Testis, Atrophy of Secondary to Varicocele
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 Testis, Atrophy of when it develops after Varicocele.
Primary condition · VASRD 7124
Varicocele
Swollen veins in the scrotum that may cause pain or infertility.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7523
Testis, Atrophy of
Shrinking or damage to one or both testicles, often affecting fertility or hormone levels.
Testis, Atrophy of VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Testis, Atrophy of the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Varicocele — severity of Testis, Atrophy of itself determines the percentage.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 20% | Both testicles affected |
| 0% | Only one testicle affected |
Example combined rating
10% Varicocele + 10% Testis, Atrophy of = 19%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 10% and 10% combine to 19%, not 20%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Testis, Atrophy of Secondary Claim
- •A urology exam specifically documenting the atrophy.
- •An ultrasound report confirming testicular size and structure.
- •Endocrine hormone level testing, useful if low testosterone is also part of the claim.
Common questions about Testis, Atrophy of secondary to Varicocele
- Can Testis, Atrophy of be service-connected as secondary to Varicocele?
- 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. You'll need a current Testis, Atrophy of diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Varicocele — the same standard the VA uses for…
- What VA rating can I get for Testis, Atrophy of as a secondary condition?
- Testis, Atrophy of is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7523 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 20%, 0%. The rating depends on the severity of Testis, Atrophy of itself, not on the severity of Varicocele.
- How does a secondary Testis, Atrophy 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 10% rating for Varicocele combined with a 10% rating for Testis, Atrophy of (example figures) produces a combined rating of 19%, not 20%. Approving Testis, Atrophy of as secondary still typically raises your overall combi…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Testis, Atrophy of as secondary to Varicocele?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Testis, Atrophy of diagnosis includes: A urology exam specifically documenting the atrophy.; An ultrasound report confirming testicular size and structure.; Endocrine hormone level testing, useful if low testosterone is also part of the claim.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus…
Primary condition
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Secondary condition
Full Testis, Atrophy of guide
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