Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7527)

The VA rates Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction under Diagnostic Code 7527 at the following tiers: 0%, 10%, 20%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Rate as voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant.. The maximum 20% rating requires: Prostate disorder with: Obstructive and/or irritative voiding symptoms with or without daytime voiding interval less than one hour, or with pelvic or urethral pain, or with weak stream requiring multiple attempts, or recurring urinary tract infections (2 or more per year)..

Diagnostic Code 7527 is the VA rating identifier for Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.115b. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The highest schedular rating for Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction under DC 7527 is 20%. This tier requires: Prostate disorder with: Obstructive and/or irritative voiding symptoms with or without daytime voiding interval less than one hour, or with pelvic or urethral pain, or with weak stream requiring multiple attempts, or recurring urinary tract infections (2 or more per year).. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7527. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.