VA Diagnostic Code 7507Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar
Rated under § 4.115b. No rating levels have been extracted for this code yet — use the official source.
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Summary
Rate according to predominant symptoms as renal dysfunction, hypertension or heart disease. If rated under the cardiovascular schedule, however, the percentage rating which would otherwise be assigned will be elevated to the next higher evaluation.
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- 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.
Arteriolar Nephrosclerosis (VA Diagnostic Code 7507)
Understanding how the VA evaluates arteriolar nephrosclerosis under the Genitourinary System rating schedule.
What Is Arteriolar Nephrosclerosis?
Arteriolar nephrosclerosis is a condition affecting the kidneys, classified by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7507 within the Genitourinary System (§ 4.115b).
Because this condition can affect the body in different ways, the VA does not assign it a single fixed set of rating percentages. Instead, it is evaluated based on how the condition most prominently affects the veteran.
How the VA Rates This Condition
Under Diagnostic Code 7507, arteriolar nephrosclerosis is rated according to its predominant symptoms, using one of the following approaches:
- Renal dysfunction — rated based on symptoms related to kidney function.
- Hypertension — rated based on symptoms related to high blood pressure.
- Heart disease — rated based on cardiovascular symptoms.
Which set of criteria applies depends on which category represents the veteran's predominant symptoms.
Special Rule for Cardiovascular Ratings
If the condition is rated under the cardiovascular schedule, the percentage rating that would otherwise be assigned is elevated to the next higher evaluation.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating arteriolar nephrosclerosis, the VA looks at which symptoms predominate — renal dysfunction, hypertension, or heart disease — and applies the corresponding rating criteria for that category.
Important Note on 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 of this chapter to determine whether the veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation.
Footnotes in the schedule indicate conditions that potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation; however, there are other conditions in this section that, under certain circumstances, may also establish such entitlement.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7507. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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