VA Diagnostic Code 7540Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis
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: 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.
VA Disability Ratings for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation with Renal Cortical Necrosis (Diagnostic Code 7540)
Understanding This Condition
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) with renal cortical necrosis is a serious genitourinary condition addressed under the VA's rating schedule. It falls within the Genitourinary System and is listed under Diagnostic Code 7540 in § 4.115b of the VA's rating regulations.
How the VA Rates This Condition
Under Diagnostic Code 7540, the VA does not use a separate set of percentage levels for this condition. Instead, the rating criteria direct that it be rated as renal dysfunction.
This means the severity of the condition — and the corresponding disability evaluation — is determined by the criteria the VA uses to evaluate renal (kidney) dysfunction, rather than by a standalone rating ladder specific to Diagnostic Code 7540.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA applies the framework for renal dysfunction to determine the appropriate disability evaluation.
An important consideration also applies to claims of this type:
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 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 which, under certain circumstances, also establish such entitlement.
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Code | 7540 |
| Condition | Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis |
| CFR Section | § 4.115b |
| Body System | Genitourinary System |
| How It's Rated | Rated as renal dysfunction |
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7540. It is provided for general informational purposes and reflects the criteria as listed in the schedule.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.115b, diagnostic code 7540. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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