Diagnostic Code 7528: Malignant Neoplasms. Genitourinary Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.115b
- Rating range
- 100%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Genitourinary system
The VA rates Malignant Neoplasms. Genitourinary under diagnostic code 7528 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 7528 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system What raters look foractive malignancy; surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedure |
DC 7528 rating appeals at the Board
The Board of Veterans' Appeals issued 1,094 rulings on higher ratings, reductions and severance under diagnostic code 7528 from 2021 to 2026. It granted 33.9%, denied 55.4% and sent 10.7% back for more work. One appeal can contain more than one ruling.
| What the appeal asked for | Decided rulings | Granted |
|---|---|---|
| A higher rating | 983 | 34.7% |
| A rating VA reduced | 111 | 27.0% |
By the rating the Board's order named
Only orders that state a rating percentage with a date are counted. An order denying a rating "in excess of 50 percent" names the existing rating; a grant may name the rating awarded. These are not all ratings veterans requested.
| Rating the order named | Decided rulings | Granted |
|---|---|---|
| 40 percent | 130 | 37.7% |
Recorded exam issues in remanded DC 7528 rulings
Percentages use all 117 rating rulings under this code the Board remanded, 2021 to 2026. Some rulings have no recorded exam classification, and small categories are not shown, so these rows need not total 100 percent.
- The VA exam or opinion was not adequate54.7%
- No exam problem recorded20.5%
- The exam was out of date or the condition had worsened14.5%
- VA had not given an exam or opinion9.4%
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 7528 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 Granted includes partial grants; dismissed and withdrawn rulings are left out.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 Kidney Cancer. The Kidney Cancer condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
Other conditions rated under this code: Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Prostate (Non-Cancer).
What happens to Kidney Cancer appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 1,036 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Kidney Cancer, 2021 to 2026. The Kidney Cancer 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 Kidney Cancer appeals generally rather than DC 7528 specifically. The DC 7528 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 7528?
Diagnostic code 7528 is the VA rating schedule entry for Malignant Neoplasms. Genitourinary, 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 7528?
DC 7528 provides ratings of 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7528 require?
The 100% rating for Malignant Neoplasms. Genitourinary requires: Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system.
How often does the Board grant a higher rating under DC 7528?
In 983 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on a higher rating under DC 7528 from 2021 to 2026, 34.7% were granted, 54.4% denied and 10.9% sent back for more work. These are appeal outcomes, not your personal odds.
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