VA Diagnostic Code 7520Penis, removal of half or more
A single 30% rating under § 4.115b. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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- 30%
Penis, removal of half or more
Notes on this code
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- 1 Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under § 3.350 of this chapter.
- Note: When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, refer to § 3.350 of this chapter to determine whether the veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation. Footnotes in the schedule indicate conditions which potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation; however, there are other conditions in this section which under certain circumstances also establish entitlement to special monthly compensation.
Penis, Removal of Half or More (Diagnostic Code 7520)
VA Disability Rating — Genitourinary System — 38 CFR § 4.115b
Understanding This Condition
Diagnostic Code 7520 addresses the removal of half or more of the penis. This condition falls under the VA's rating schedule for the Genitourinary System, which covers disabilities affecting the urinary and reproductive organs.
Available Rating Level
Under this diagnostic code, the VA assigns a single rating level:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Penis, removal of half or more |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA determines whether half or more of the penis has been removed. If this criterion is met, a 30% disability rating applies.
Special Monthly Compensation Considerations
This condition involves the potential loss or loss of use of a creative organ, which may have additional significance beyond the schedular rating:
- The VA reviews claims like this one for potential entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) under § 3.350.
- Per the VA's notes: "When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, refer to § 3.350 of this chapter to determine whether the veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation."
- Footnotes in the rating schedule indicate conditions that potentially establish entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation. The VA notes that other conditions in this section may also, under certain circumstances, establish such entitlement.
This information is grounded in the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.115b. For questions about how these criteria apply to an individual situation, consult the applicable VA regulations.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7520. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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