Glans Penis Removal

DC 7521Genitourinary38 CFR 4.115a-4.115b, DC 7521

Removal of the glans (head) of the penis due to injury, cancer, or other medical condition. The VA assigns a fixed 20% rating for removal of the glans, with additional entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation for loss of use of a creative organ.

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on objective clinical measurements and test results. The examiner will use standardized tests or lab values to determine the severity of your condition rather than relying primarily on subjective symptom reports.

Diagnostic code

DC 7521

Rating range

20% – 20%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.115a-4.115b, DC 7521. 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 had the glans (head) of the penis removed. This is a fixed rating. You are also entitled to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for loss of use of a creative organ.

What the VA looks for

Surgical records documenting glansectomy
Post-operative examination confirming removal of glans
Loss of erectile function or sensation documented
Impact on sexual function documented

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not applying for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for loss of use of a creative organ — this is a separate entitlement that provides additional monthly compensation.
⚠Not filing for erectile dysfunction as a secondary condition if not already service-connected — the loss of the glans typically causes loss of sexual function.
⚠Not documenting psychological effects such as depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorder — these are commonly associated secondary conditions that can be rated separately.
⚠Not documenting any residual voiding dysfunction or changes in urinary stream that may warrant a separate rating under voiding dysfunction criteria.

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How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 7521

Rating range

20% – 20%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

You have had the glans (head) of the penis removed. This is a fixed rating. You are also entitled to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for loss of use of a creative organ.

What the VA looks for

Surgical records documenting glansectomy
Post-operative examination confirming removal of glans
Loss of erectile function or sensation documented
Impact on sexual function documented

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not applying for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for loss of use of a creative organ — this is a separate entitlement that provides additional monthly compensation.

⚠Not filing for erectile dysfunction as a secondary condition if not already service-connected — the loss of the glans typically causes loss of sexual function.

⚠Not documenting psychological effects such as depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorder — these are commonly associated secondary conditions that can be rated separately.

⚠Not documenting any residual voiding dysfunction or changes in urinary stream that may warrant a separate rating under voiding dysfunction criteria.