---
title: "DC 7525 - Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only"
diagnostic_code: "7525"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7525-prostatitis-urethritis-epididymitis-orchitis-unilateral-or"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:55:18.114331Z"
---

# DC 7525 - Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only

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

Rate as urinary tract infection. For tubercular infections: Rate in accordance with §§ 4.88b or 4.89, whichever is appropriate.

## Rating criteria

No itemised criteria have been extracted for this code. Use the official source.

## Notes

- 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.

# Chronic Prostatitis, Urethritis, Epididymitis & Orchitis — VA Diagnostic Code 7525

**Genitourinary System · 38 CFR § 4.115b · Diagnostic Code 7525**

## Understanding the Condition

Diagnostic Code 7525 covers **chronic prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, and orchitis** — inflammatory conditions affecting the prostate, urethra, or testicles. These conditions can be **unilateral or bilateral**, and this code applies to **chronic cases only**.

## How the VA Rates This Condition

Under Diagnostic Code 7525, there is no standalone rating table. Instead, the VA rates these conditions as follows:

- **Rated as a urinary tract infection.** The VA evaluates the condition using the criteria for urinary tract infection.
- **Tubercular infections** are rated in accordance with **§ 4.88b or § 4.89**, whichever is appropriate.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under this code, the VA:

- Confirms the condition is **chronic**, since this code applies to chronic cases only.
- Determines whether the infection is **tubercular**, which is rated under the separate criteria in § 4.88b or § 4.89.
- Applies the **urinary tract infection** rating framework for non-tubercular chronic cases.

## Special Monthly Compensation

**Note:** When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, the VA refers 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, there are other conditions in this section that, under certain circumstances, also establish entitlement to special monthly compensation.

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