VA Diagnostic Code 7521Penis, removal of glans

A single 20% rating under § 4.115b. Here is what the VA requires for it.

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Penis, removal of glans

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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 Glans — VA Diagnostic Code 7521

Genitourinary System · 38 CFR § 4.115b

Understanding This Condition

Diagnostic Code 7521 addresses the removal of the glans (the head) of the penis. This condition falls under the VA's rating criteria for the genitourinary system.

Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 7521, the VA provides a single disability rating level:

Rating	Criteria
20%	Penis, removal of glans

What the VA Looks For

When evaluating this condition, the VA assigns a 20% disability rating for the removal of the glans.

Special Monthly Compensation Consideration

This condition carries an important additional consideration:

Review for special monthly compensation (SMC). The rating schedule specifically flags this condition for review under 38 CFR § 3.350 to determine potential entitlement to special monthly compensation.
Per the VA's note: When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, refer to § 3.350 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 such entitlement.

This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.115b. Individual rating determinations depend on the specific facts of each claim.

These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7521. The official version is the one that governs your rating.

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