Condition Rating Guides
Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
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Understand what the VA looks for at each rating level — loading conditions…
Conditions involving the loss or atrophy of one or both testes. The VA rates testicular conditions based on whether one or both testes are affected and whether complications require hormone replacement. Veterans are entitled to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for loss of a creative organ.
The VA rates this condition based on the type and intensity of treatment you require. Higher ratings correspond to more aggressive treatment regimens, such as daily medication, insulin dependence, or the need for ongoing medical management.
Diagnostic code
DC 7523
Rating range
0% – 30%
Rating levels
3
Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7523. 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.
Both testes have been removed or have complete atrophy, and you have complications requiring hormone replacement therapy.
What the VA looks for
Conditions commonly associated with Testicular Conditions (Atrophy / Removal) or rated under the same body system.
Erectile Dysfunction
Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal Insufficiency)
Urinary Incontinence
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
Chronic Urinary Tract Infection
Overactive Bladder
Prostate Cancer