Diagnostic code
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 |
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 782 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Erectile Dysfunction as the primary issue. The Erectile Dysfunction condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Erectile Dysfunction appeals generally rather than DC 7522 specifically. 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.
Other genitourinary system codes
All VA diagnostic codes →- DC 7502Chronic Nephritis / Kidney Disease
- DC 7508Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
- DC 7512Cystitis, Chronic (includes recurrent UTI)
- DC 7523Testis. Atrophy
- DC 7527Prostate. BPH / Cancer
- DC 7528Malignant Neoplasms. Genitourinary
- DC 7542Neurogenic Bladder / Voiding Dysfunction
- DC 7599Chronic Kidney Disease