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title: "DC 7523 - Testis, atrophy complete"
diagnostic_code: "7523"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7523-testis-atrophy-complete"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:54:41.289655Z"
---

# DC 7523 - Testis, atrophy complete

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 20% | Both |
| 0% | One |

## 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.

# Complete Testicular Atrophy (VA Diagnostic Code 7523)

Understanding how the VA evaluates complete atrophy of the testis under the disability rating schedule.

## What This Condition Is

**Testicular atrophy, complete** refers to the complete shrinking or wasting away of one or both testes. The VA rates this condition under **Diagnostic Code 7523**, which falls within the **Genitourinary System** and is governed by **38 CFR § 4.115b**.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating based on whether one or both testes are affected:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **20%** | Both testes affected by complete atrophy |
| **0%** | One testis affected by complete atrophy |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating complete testicular atrophy, the VA determines the extent of the condition — specifically, whether **one** testis or **both** testes are involved. This determination directly corresponds to the rating levels above.

## Special Monthly Compensation

Because this condition involves the potential loss or loss of use of a creative organ, the VA notes an additional consideration:

- The VA reviews claims for **entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR § 3.350**.
- Per the schedule 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 that potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation; however, other conditions in this section may also establish entitlement under certain circumstances.

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*This information is provided for general educational purposes and is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule. It does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

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