Chronic Epididymitis

DC 7525 Genitourinary System

Chronic Epididymitis is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7525 in the Genitourinary System category. Maximum rating: 30%.

Rating	Criteria
30%	Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage/frequent hospitalization (greater than two times/year), and/or requiring continuous intensive management
10%	Long-term drug therapy, 1-2 hospitalizations per year and/or requiring intermittent intensive management
0%	No symptoms or controlled with minimal therapy

Per 38 CFR 4.115b DC 7525. Rate on infection severity, not renal dysfunction.

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