VA Diagnostic Code 7544Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
Rated under § 4.115b. No rating levels have been extracted for this code yet — use the official source.
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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.
Renal Disease Caused by Viral Infection (HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C)
VA Diagnostic Code 7544 · Genitourinary System · 38 CFR § 4.115b
What This Condition Is
Diagnostic Code 7544 covers renal (kidney) disease that is caused by a viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. It falls under the VA's rating schedule for the Genitourinary System and is defined at 38 CFR § 4.115b.
How the VA Rates It
Under Diagnostic Code 7544, the VA does not use a standalone set of percentage levels for this condition. Instead, the criteria summary directs that the condition is rated as renal dysfunction. This means the evaluation follows the VA's established framework for renal dysfunction rather than a rating ladder unique to Code 7544.
What the VA Looks For
- A diagnosis of renal disease connected to a viral infection such as HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.
- The condition is then evaluated according to the criteria for renal dysfunction, per the guidance in § 4.115b.
Additional Note
When evaluating any claim involving loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, § 3.350 is referenced 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.
This entry is based on the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7544. 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 7544. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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