Penis, removal of half or more (DC 7520)

Body system: Genitourinary SystemRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.115b

This diagnostic code covers veterans who have had half or more of their penis surgically removed, typically due to cancer, severe trauma, or other medical conditions. The VA rates this condition from 20% to 60% based entirely on how much urinary incontinence (inability to control urine) you experience and how often you need to change absorbent materials like pads or briefs. The rating focuses on the functional impact of incontinence rather than the surgical procedure itself.

Rating levels

  • 30% — This rating applies to veterans who have had surgical removal of half or more of their penis. The condition must involve the physical loss of at least 50% of the penile tissue, whether due to injury, disease, or medical treatment.

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