VA Diagnostic Code 7500Kidney, removal of one
A single 30% rating under § 4.115b. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Summary
Minimum evaluation 30. Or rate as renal dysfunction if there is nephritis, infection, or pathology of the other.
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- 30%
Minimum evaluation
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Note: When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, refer to § 3.350 of this chapter to determine whether the veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation. Footnotes in the schedule indicate conditions which potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation; however, there are other conditions in this section which under certain circumstances also establish entitlement to special monthly compensation.
Kidney, Removal of One (Nephrectomy) — VA Disability Rating
Diagnostic Code 7500 · 38 CFR § 4.115b · Genitourinary System
Understanding This Condition
Diagnostic Code 7500 addresses the removal of one kidney (nephrectomy). This falls under the VA's rating rules for the Genitourinary System.
Because the loss of a kidney affects the body's ability to filter waste, the VA recognizes this condition with a defined minimum rating and provides an alternative path for rating when the remaining kidney is affected.
Available Rating Levels
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Minimum evaluation |
Alternative rating path: If there is nephritis, infection, or pathology of the other (remaining) kidney, the condition may instead be rated as renal dysfunction.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA considers:
- Whether one kidney has been removed — which establishes the minimum evaluation of 30%.
- Whether the remaining kidney shows signs of nephritis, infection, or other pathology. If so, the condition is rated according to the criteria for renal dysfunction rather than the minimum evaluation.
Additional Considerations
Special Monthly Compensation: When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, the VA refers to § 3.350 to determine whether a veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation. Footnotes in the rating schedule indicate conditions that potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation; however, other conditions in this section may also establish entitlement under certain circumstances.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7500. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7500. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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