---
title: "DC 7530 - Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis"
diagnostic_code: "7530"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7530-chronic-renal-disease-requiring-regular-dialysis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:56:32.703401Z"
---

# DC 7530 - Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis

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

Rate as renal dysfunction.

## 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.

# Chronic Renal Disease Requiring Regular Dialysis (Diagnostic Code 7530)

## Understanding This Condition

Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis is a genitourinary condition addressed in the VA's rating schedule under **38 CFR § 4.115b**, within the **Genitourinary System**.

Chronic renal disease refers to long-term impairment of kidney function. Under Diagnostic Code 7530, this listing specifically covers cases that have progressed to the point of requiring regular dialysis.

## How the VA Rates This Condition

For Diagnostic Code 7530, the VA's instruction is straightforward:

> **Rate as renal dysfunction.**

Rather than providing its own separate percentage levels, this diagnostic code directs that the condition be evaluated using the VA's criteria for renal dysfunction. This means the rating is determined by applying that established framework to the veteran's specific circumstances.

## What the VA Looks For

Because this code is rated as renal dysfunction, the VA applies the renal dysfunction rating criteria when evaluating the claim rather than a stand-alone rating ladder for Code 7530 itself.

### Special Monthly Compensation

An important note applies to this section of the schedule:

- 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 (SMC)**.
- Footnotes in the schedule indicate conditions that may potentially establish entitlement to special monthly compensation. However, there are other conditions in this section that, under certain circumstances, also establish entitlement to special monthly compensation.

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*This information summarizes the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 7530 as found in 38 CFR § 4.115b. 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