---
title: "DC 7500 - Kidney, removal of one"
diagnostic_code: "7500"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7500-kidney-removal-of-one"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:49:29.772144Z"
---

# DC 7500 - Kidney, removal of one

Rated under § 4.115b. Body system: Genitourinary System.

Minimum evaluation 30. Or rate as renal dysfunction if there is nephritis, infection, or pathology of the other.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 30% | Minimum evaluation |

## Notes

- 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.

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*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.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b