---
title: "DC 7543 - Varicocele/Hydrocele"
diagnostic_code: "7543"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7543-varicocele-hydrocele"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:00:24.014624Z"
---

# DC 7543 - Varicocele/Hydrocele

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 0% | Varicocele/Hydrocele |

## 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.

# Varicocele / Hydrocele (VA Diagnostic Code 7543)

*Genitourinary System — 38 CFR § 4.115b*

## Understanding This Condition

A varicocele and a hydrocele are conditions that affect the male genitourinary system. Under the VA rating schedule, they are evaluated together under **Diagnostic Code 7543**, which falls within the genitourinary conditions described in **38 CFR § 4.115b**.

## Available Rating Levels

For this diagnostic code, the VA rating schedule provides a single rating level:

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| **0%** | Varicocele/Hydrocele |

A 0% rating is a recognized, service-connected evaluation. It acknowledges the condition as connected to service even though the schedule assigns no compensable percentage at this level.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim involving **loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs**, the VA is directed to review the claim for possible **special monthly compensation (SMC)**:

- **Review under § 3.350.** The rating schedule notes that claims involving loss or loss of use of a creative organ should be reviewed for entitlement to special monthly compensation under **38 CFR § 3.350**.
- **Footnotes signal potential SMC.** Footnotes in the schedule indicate conditions that may establish entitlement to special monthly compensation. The schedule also notes that other conditions in this section may, under certain circumstances, establish entitlement to SMC as well.

## Key Takeaways

- Varicocele and hydrocele are rated under **Diagnostic Code 7543** in the genitourinary section of the VA schedule.
- The schedule lists a single rating level of **0%**.
- Claims involving loss or loss of use of a creative organ should be reviewed for **special monthly compensation** under **§ 3.350**.

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