---
title: "DC 7505 - Kidney, tuberculosis of"
diagnostic_code: "7505"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7505-kidney-tuberculosis-of"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:50:34.394461Z"
---

# DC 7505 - Kidney, tuberculosis of

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

Rate in accordance with §§ 4.88b or 4.89, whichever is appropriate.

## Rating criteria

No itemised criteria have been extracted for this code. Use the official source.

## 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, Tuberculosis Of (Diagnostic Code 7505)

*Genitourinary System · 38 CFR § 4.115b*

## Understanding This Condition

Tuberculosis of the kidney is a genitourinary condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 7505. It falls within the group of conditions covered by 38 CFR § 4.115b.

## How the VA Rates This Condition

There is no standalone rating table for Diagnostic Code 7505. Instead, the VA rates tuberculosis of the kidney **in accordance with §§ 4.88b or 4.89, whichever is appropriate.** The applicable section is selected based on the specifics of the individual case.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating this condition, the VA determines which rating framework—§ 4.88b or § 4.89—is appropriate to the claim, and applies that framework accordingly.

## Special Monthly Compensation

**Note:** 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 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.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 7505. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

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