Diagnostic code
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% | Complete atrophy of one testis What raters look forone testis |
| 20% | Complete atrophy of both testes What raters look forboth testes |
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: Complete atrophy of both testes.
Other genitourinary system codes
All VA diagnostic codes →- DC 7502Chronic Nephritis / Kidney Disease
- DC 7508Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
- DC 7512Cystitis, Chronic (includes recurrent UTI)
- DC 7522Erectile Dysfunction / Penis Deformity
- DC 7527Prostate. BPH / Cancer
- DC 7528Malignant Neoplasms. Genitourinary
- DC 7542Neurogenic Bladder / Voiding Dysfunction
- DC 7599Chronic Kidney Disease
Claim Raven is not legal or medical advice and is not an official VA application. Rating criteria are quoted from 38 CFR Part 4; the VA applies them to your specific record.
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