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Epididymitis (Chronic)

Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Epididymitis (Chronic)?

Epididymitis (Chronic) (DC 7525) is rated at 30%, 10%, 0% under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7525. Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage by stent or nephrostomy tube; or requiring greater than 2 hospitalizations per year; or requiring continuous intensive management

Q: What rates 30% for Epididymitis (Chronic) under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7525?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7525 (DC 7525), a 30% rating for Epididymitis (Chronic) requires: Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage by stent or nephrostomy tube; or requiring greater than 2 hospitalizations per year; or requiring continuous intensive management

Q: What rates 10% for Epididymitis (Chronic) under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7525?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7525 (DC 7525), a 10% rating for Epididymitis (Chronic) requires: Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring 1-2 hospitalizations per year or suppressive drug therapy lasting six months or longer

Q: What rates 0% for Epididymitis (Chronic) under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7525?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7525 (DC 7525), a 0% rating for Epididymitis (Chronic) requires: Recurrent symptomatic infection not requiring hospitalization, but requiring suppressive drug therapy for less than 6 months

Q: What evidence do I need for a Epididymitis (Chronic) VA claim?

Key evidence for a Epididymitis (Chronic) claim includes: A voiding diary recording pad/appliance changes per day, daytime voiding intervals, and nighttime awakenings; Lab reports showing GFR or eGFR across at least 3 consecutive months (renal dysfunction); Urology records showing post-void residual volume, uroflowmetry peak flow, or catheterization needs; Records of recurrent UTIs, including hospitalizations and any suppressive drug therapy; Imaging or operative reports confirming the genitourinary diagnosis. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 752538 C.F.R. § 4.115b

Diagnostic Code

DC 7525

38 C.F.R. § 4.115b

Rating Range

0–30%

3 severity tiers

Source

Verified

38 C.F.R. § 4.115b

Epididymitis (Chronic) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7525 of 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7525 across 3 severity tiers (30% / 10% / 0%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Inflammation of the epididymis (tube at the back of the testicle). Causes scrotal pain and swelling. Can be acute from infection or chronic from recurrent episodes. Common in military due to physical activity and UTIs.

Rating Criteria

30%

Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage by stent or nephrostomy tube; or requiring greater than 2 hospitalizations per year; or requiring continuous intensive management

10%

Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring 1-2 hospitalizations per year or suppressive drug therapy lasting six months or longer

Recurrent symptomatic infection not requiring hospitalization, but requiring suppressive drug therapy for less than 6 months

Key Evidence

—A voiding diary recording pad/appliance changes per day, daytime voiding intervals, and nighttime awakenings

—Lab reports showing GFR or eGFR across at least 3 consecutive months (renal dysfunction)

—Urology records showing post-void residual volume, uroflowmetry peak flow, or catheterization needs

—Records of recurrent UTIs, including hospitalizations and any suppressive drug therapy

—Imaging or operative reports confirming the genitourinary diagnosis

—Complete list of genitourinary medications

C&P Exam Tips

1If your condition causes voiding dysfunction, the rating often turns on absorbent materials or appliance use (38 CFR 4.115a) - count and report how many times per day you change a pad or appliance (more than 4x/day supports the highest level).

2For urinary frequency, document your daytime voiding interval and how many times you wake to void at night - both are explicit thresholds.

3For obstructed voiding, ask whether your record shows post-void residual volume, peak flow rate (uroflowmetry), or a need for catheterization.

4If the kidneys are involved, the rating is driven by GFR (38 CFR 4.115a) - request an eGFR lab and note that it must persist for at least 3 consecutive months in the past 12 months.

5For recurrent urinary tract infections, document drainage by stent/nephrostomy, hospitalizations per year, and any continuous/suppressive drug therapy.

6Report your worst days, bring a voiding diary, and describe how the condition affects sleep, work, and daily activity.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.115b (Genitourinary system — diagnoses). Source verified 2026-06-04 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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