VA Diagnostic Code 7533Cystic diseases of the kidneys
Rated under § 4.115b. No rating levels have been extracted for this code yet — use the official source.
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Summary
Rate as renal dysfunction.
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- Note: Cystic diseases of the kidneys include, but are not limited to, polycystic disease, uremic medullary cystic disease, medullary sponge kidney, and similar conditions such as Alport's syndrome, cystinosis, primary oxalosis, and Fabry's disease.
- 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.
Cystic Diseases of the Kidneys (VA Diagnostic Code 7533)
Understanding This Genitourinary Condition
Cystic diseases of the kidneys are evaluated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7533, found in § 4.115b of the VA rating schedule. This condition falls within the Genitourinary System.
What Are Cystic Diseases of the Kidneys?
Cystic diseases of the kidneys refer to a group of conditions affecting the kidneys. According to the VA schedule, these conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Polycystic disease
- Uremic medullary cystic disease
- Medullary sponge kidney
The VA also recognizes similar conditions under this diagnostic code, such as:
- Alport's syndrome
- Cystinosis
- Primary oxalosis
- Fabry's disease
How the VA Rates This Condition
For cystic diseases of the kidneys, the VA does not use a separate set of rating percentages specific to Diagnostic Code 7533. Instead, the rating instruction is straightforward:
Rate as renal dysfunction.
This means the condition is evaluated using the VA's criteria for renal (kidney) dysfunction, which is the standard the VA applies when determining the level of impairment.
What the VA Looks For
When rating cystic diseases of the kidneys, the VA directs that the condition be evaluated as renal dysfunction rather than under a distinct formula for this diagnostic code.
Additional Consideration: Special Monthly Compensation
The rating schedule includes an important note regarding Special Monthly Compensation (SMC):
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.
The schedule notes that footnotes indicate conditions which potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation. It also notes that other conditions in this section may, under certain circumstances, also establish entitlement to special monthly compensation.
This overview is based on the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7533 (§ 4.115b). Because this condition is rated as renal dysfunction, review of the applicable renal dysfunction criteria is part of the evaluation process.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7533. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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