---
title: "DC 7521 - Penis, removal of glans"
diagnostic_code: "7521"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7521-penis-removal-of-glans"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:54:09.191424Z"
---

# DC 7521 - Penis, removal of glans

Rated under § 4.115b. Body system: Genitourinary System.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 20% | Penis, removal of glans |

## Notes

- 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.

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*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.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b