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DC 7543: Varicocele/Hydrocele
Read VA diagnostic code 7543 for Varicocele/Hydrocele: published criteria, regulatory notes, related codes and official sources checked October 25, 2026.
Published criteria from 38 CFR 4.115b, current through 2026-10-22. Historical decisions may require a different version. This reference does not diagnose a condition or determine an evaluation.
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DC 7543: Varicocele/Hydrocele
Diagnostic code 7543 addresses Varicocele/Hydrocele. Read its specific instructions together with any shared formula, notes and linked provisions. These criteria describe evaluation after the applicable entitlement requirements are met; this reference does not diagnose a condition or determine a claim.
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| 7543 Varicocele/Hydrocele | 1 0 |
| 1 Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under § 3.350 of this chapter. | |
What The Criteria Measure
- Does the decision identify diagnostic code 7543, and does the medical record describe the condition named by this code?
- Have the code-specific notes and cross-references been read before comparing any listed evaluation?
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