Chronic Orchialgia (Testicular Pain)

DC 7525Genitourinary38 CFR 4.115a/4.115b, DC 7525

Chronic testicular pain lasting 3 months or more that persists despite treatment. Often caused by prior infections, injuries, surgeries, or nerve damage during military service. The VA rates chronic orchialgia based on whether it requires treatment and how it affects daily function.

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on how often symptoms occur and how severe each episode is. The examiner will ask about the frequency, duration, and intensity of your episodes, as well as how they affect your ability to work.

Diagnostic code

DC 7525

Rating range

0% – 10%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.115a/4.115b, DC 7525. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.

Rating Levels

You have chronic testicular pain that requires ongoing treatment such as pain medication, nerve blocks, or supportive garments.

What the VA looks for

Chronic testicular pain documented for 3 or more months
Ongoing pain medication or anti-inflammatory therapy
Supportive garment (scrotal support) prescribed
Scrotal ultrasound ruling out other pathology
Impact on physical activities and daily function documented

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not documenting every visit for testicular pain — the VA needs to see a consistent pattern of chronic pain over at least 3 months to establish chronicity.
⚠Not getting a scrotal ultrasound to rule out other conditions and objectively document any structural abnormality — this strengthens the claim.
⚠Not connecting orchialgia to service — groin injuries during physical training, infections from field conditions, or surgical complications during service should be clearly documented.
⚠Not filing for secondary conditions — chronic pain can cause depression, sleep disturbance, and sexual dysfunction that may each be separately rated.

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Chronic Orchialgia (Testicular Pain)

How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 7525

Rating range

0% – 10%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

You have chronic testicular pain that requires ongoing treatment such as pain medication, nerve blocks, or supportive garments.

What the VA looks for

Chronic testicular pain documented for 3 or more months
Ongoing pain medication or anti-inflammatory therapy
Supportive garment (scrotal support) prescribed
Scrotal ultrasound ruling out other pathology
Impact on physical activities and daily function documented

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not documenting every visit for testicular pain — the VA needs to see a consistent pattern of chronic pain over at least 3 months to establish chronicity.

⚠Not getting a scrotal ultrasound to rule out other conditions and objectively document any structural abnormality — this strengthens the claim.

⚠Not connecting orchialgia to service — groin injuries during physical training, infections from field conditions, or surgical complications during service should be clearly documented.

⚠Not filing for secondary conditions — chronic pain can cause depression, sleep disturbance, and sexual dysfunction that may each be separately rated.