---
title: "DC 7540 - Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis"
diagnostic_code: "7540"
body_system: "Genitourinary System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.115b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/genitourinary/7540-disseminated-intravascular-coagulation-with-renal-cortical"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.115b"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:59:30.884628Z"
---

# DC 7540 - Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis

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.

# 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 |

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*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.*

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