Diagnostic Code 7522: Erectile Dysfunction / Penis Deformity Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.115b
- Rating range
- 0%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Genitourinary system
The VA rates Erectile Dysfunction / Penis Deformity under diagnostic code 7522 in 38 CFR § 4.115b. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7522 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity What raters look forerectile dysfunction; review possible SMC-K |
DC 7522 rating appeals at the Board
The Board of Veterans' Appeals issued 1,408 rulings on higher ratings, reductions and severance under diagnostic code 7522 from 2021 to 2026. It granted 8.3%, denied 85.7% and sent 6.0% back for more work. One appeal can contain more than one ruling.
Method: Claim Raven read each ruling in every Board decision stored for 2021 to 2026 and counted it under this code when the decision named DC 7522 for a rating question. These results cover only rulings with an identified diagnostic code and may not represent rulings where no code was stated. Granted includes partial grants; dismissed and withdrawn rulings are left out. These are outcomes within appeals, not first decisions, and not your personal odds.
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Erectile Dysfunction. The Erectile Dysfunction condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Erectile Dysfunction appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 12,503 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Erectile Dysfunction, 2021 to 2026. The Erectile Dysfunction condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: each ruling's outcome is read from the order in the Board's published decision and rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, leaving out dismissals and withdrawals. The data codes the condition the Board ruled on, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Erectile Dysfunction appeals generally rather than DC 7522 specifically. The DC 7522 section above counts this code's own rating appeals. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7522?
Diagnostic code 7522 is the VA rating schedule entry for Erectile Dysfunction / Penis Deformity, found in 38 CFR § 4.115b. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7522?
DC 7522 provides ratings of 0%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7522 require?
The 0% rating for Erectile Dysfunction / Penis Deformity requires: Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity.
How often does the Board grant a higher rating under DC 7522?
In 1,407 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on a higher rating under DC 7522 from 2021 to 2026, 8.2% were granted, 85.8% denied and 6.0% sent back for more work. These are appeal outcomes, not your personal odds.
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