Diagnostic Code 7523: Testis. Atrophy Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.115b
- Rating range
- 0% to 20%
- Rating levels
- 2
- Body system
- Genitourinary system
The VA rates Testis. Atrophy under diagnostic code 7523 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 7523 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Testis, atrophy complete: one What raters look forcomplete atrophy of one testis |
| 20% | Testis, atrophy complete: both What raters look forcomplete atrophy of both testes |
DC 7523 rating appeals at the Board
The Board of Veterans' Appeals issued 189 rulings on higher ratings, reductions and severance under diagnostic code 7523 from 2021 to 2026. It granted 16.4%, denied 62.4% and sent 21.2% 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 7523 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 Granted includes partial grants; dismissed and withdrawn rulings are left out.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 Testicular Conditions. The Testicular Conditions condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Testicular Conditions appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 2,029 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Testicular Conditions, 2021 to 2026. The Testicular Conditions 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 Testicular Conditions appeals generally rather than DC 7523 specifically. The DC 7523 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 7523?
Diagnostic code 7523 is the VA rating schedule entry for Testis. Atrophy, 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 7523?
DC 7523 provides ratings of 0%, 20%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7523 require?
The 20% rating for Testis. Atrophy requires: Testis, atrophy complete: both.
How often does the Board grant a higher rating under DC 7523?
In 187 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on a higher rating under DC 7523 from 2021 to 2026, 15.5% were granted, 63.1% denied and 21.4% sent back for more work. These are appeal outcomes, not your personal odds.
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