Aggregated by Superinsight from public-domain sources, as of 2026-08-27.
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7500
7500 Kidney, removal of one: Minimum evaluation — 30 percent. Or rate as renal dysfunction if there is nephritis, infection, or pathology of the other.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 170 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26038170 (2026-04-23) · A26004593 (2026-01-20) · A26003881 (2026-01-15) · 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25099298 (2025-11-14).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7501
7501 Kidney, abscess of: Rate as urinary tract infection
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 29 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26000234 (2026-01-07) · 24001766 (2024-01-10) · 23009523 (2023-02-14) · A22007416 (2022-04-25) · 1643645 (2016-11-17).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7502
7502 Nephritis, chronic: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 216 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A26001513 (2026-01-07) · 25015039 (2025-12-17) · A25085989 (2025-10-06) · A25009622 (2025-02-03).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7504
7504 Pyelonephritis, chronic: Rate as renal dysfunction or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 79 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26034799 (2026-04-15) · 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25093835 (2025-10-29) · A25052455 (2025-06-15) · A25048053 (2025-05-30).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7505
7505 Kidney, tuberculosis of: Rate in accordance with §§ 4.88b or 4.89, whichever is appropriate.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 31 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26000234 (2026-01-07) · 24001766 (2024-01-10) · 23028985 (2023-05-17) · 1758917 (2017-12-19) · 1714680 (2017-05-04).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7507
7507 Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar: Rate according to predominant symptoms as renal dysfunction, hypertension or heart disease. If rated under the cardiovascular schedule, however, the percentage rating which would otherwise be assigned will be elevated to the next higher evaluation.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 41 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26004765 (2026-04-20) · 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A24027233 (2024-05-23) · 24001766 (2024-01-10) · 21063599 (2021-10-14).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7508
7508 Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis: Rate as hydronephrosis, except for recurrent stone formation requiring invasive or non-invasive procedures more than two times/year — 30 percent.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 519 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26004919 (2026-04-23) · A26034799 (2026-04-15) · A26035282 (2026-04-15) · A26034189 (2026-04-14) · A26034248 (2026-04-14).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7509
7509 Hydronephrosis: Severe; Rate as renal dysfunction. Frequent attacks of colic with infection (pyonephrosis), kidney function impaired — 30 percent. Frequent attacks of colic, requiring catheter drainage — 20 percent. Only an occasional attack of colic, not infected and not requiring catheter drainage — 10 percent.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 535 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26004919 (2026-04-23) · A26034248 (2026-04-14) · A26033426 (2026-04-10) · 26004037 (2026-04-01) · A26027868 (2026-03-27).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7511
7511 Ureter, stricture of: Rate as hydronephrosis, except for recurrent stone formation requiring one or more of the following: 1. diet therapy 2. drug therapy 3. invasive or non-invasive procedures more than two times/year — 30 percent.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 49 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26030846 (2026-04-03) · A26018731 (2026-03-03) · 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25065085 (2025-07-31) · A25025368 (2025-03-19).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7512
7512 Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious: Rate as voiding dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 534 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A26000363 (2026-01-05) · A25089408 (2025-10-16) · A25083619 (2025-09-29) · A25071384 (2025-08-22).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7515
7515 Bladder, calculus in, with symptoms interfering with function: Rate as voiding dysfunction
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 44 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25065085 (2025-07-31) · A25058235 (2025-07-08) · A25055053 (2025-06-25) · 25004704 (2025-04-07).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7516
7516 Bladder, fistula of: Rate as voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant. Postoperative, suprapubic cystotomy — 100 percent.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 46 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25065085 (2025-07-31) · A25062026 (2025-07-21) · A25025368 (2025-03-19) · A24036836 (2024-07-10).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7517
7517 Bladder, injury of: Rate as voiding dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 192 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26019931 (2026-03-05) · A26016255 (2026-02-24) · A26016302 (2026-02-24) · A26016761 (2026-02-24) · A26011498 (2026-02-06).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7518
7518 Urethra, stricture of: Rate as voiding dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 255 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26033891 (2026-04-13) · A26002884 (2026-01-13) · 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25108352 (2025-12-16) · A25094898 (2025-10-31).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7519
7519 Urethra, fistula of: Rate as voiding dysfunction. Multiple urethroperineal fistulae — 100 percent.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 43 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25065085 (2025-07-31) · A25025368 (2025-03-19) · A24036836 (2024-07-10) · A24032896 (2024-06-20).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7520
7520 Penis, removal of half or more — 30 percent.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 114 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26040808 (2026-04-30) · A26013122 (2026-02-12) · 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25085591 (2025-10-03) · A25065085 (2025-07-31).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7521
7521 Penis, removal of glans — 20 percent.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 103 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26000234 (2026-01-07) · A25085591 (2025-10-03) · A25065085 (2025-07-31) · A25025368 (2025-03-19) · A25024651 (2025-03-18).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7522
7522 Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity — 0 percent. Note: For the purpose of VA disability evaluation, a disease or traumatic injury of the penis resulting in scarring or deformity shall be rated under diagnostic code 7522.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 2,337 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26040157 (2026-04-29) · A26039503 (2026-04-28) · A26039609 (2026-04-28) · A26038315 (2026-04-23) · A26036832 (2026-04-21).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7523
7523 Testis, atrophy complete: Both—20 One—0
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 562 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26035216 (2026-04-15) · 26004242 (2026-04-07) · 26004060 (2026-04-01) · 26003314 (2026-03-12) · A26021463 (2026-03-10).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7524
7524 Testis, removal: Both — 30 percent. One — 0 percent. Note: In cases of the removal of one testis as the result of a service-incurred injury or disease, other than an undescended or congenitally undeveloped testis, with the absence or nonfunctioning of the other testis unrelated to service, an evaluation of 30 percent will be assigned for the service-connected testicular loss. Testis, undescended, or congenitally undeveloped is not a ratable disability.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 364 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 26004628 (2026-04-16) · A26034013 (2026-04-14) · A26020055 (2026-03-05) · A26018938 (2026-03-03) · 26002154 (2026-02-17).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7525
7525 Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only: Rate as urinary tract infection. For tubercular infections: Rate in accordance with §§ 4.88b or 4.89, whichever is appropriate.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 527 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26040808 (2026-04-30) · A26039925 (2026-04-29) · A26036732 (2026-04-21) · A26014198 (2026-02-17) · A26005526 (2026-01-21).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7527
7527 Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction: Rate as voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 1,194 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26032359 (2026-04-08) · A26022861 (2026-03-12) · A26018071 (2026-02-27) · A26017559 (2026-02-26) · A26015800 (2026-02-20).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7528
7528 Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system — 100 percent. Note—Following the cessation of surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure, the rating of 100 percent shall continue with a mandatory VA examination at the expiration of six months. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter. If there has been no local reoccurrence or metastasis, rate on residuals as voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction, whichever is predominant.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 2,207 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26039823 (2026-04-28) · A26038899 (2026-04-27) · A26036832 (2026-04-21) · A26036980 (2026-04-21) · A26037333 (2026-04-21).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7529
7529 Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system: Rate as voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction, whichever is predominant.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 246 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26032759 (2026-04-09) · A26001830 (2026-01-08) · A25101657 (2025-11-24) · A25095300 (2025-11-03) · A25091299 (2025-10-22).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7530
7530 Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 135 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26039035 (2026-04-27) · A26037393 (2026-04-22) · A26036446 (2026-04-20) · A26028890 (2026-03-31) · A26026058 (2026-03-24).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7531
7531 Kidney transplant: Following transplant surgery — 100 percent. Thereafter: Rate on residuals as renal dysfunction, minimum rating — 30 percent. Note—The 100 percent evaluation shall be assigned as of the date of hospital admission for transplant surgery and shall continue with a mandatory VA examination one year following hospital discharge. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 80 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26026898 (2026-03-25) · A26009164 (2026-02-02) · A25101185 (2025-11-20) · A25081976 (2025-09-25) · A25025368 (2025-03-19).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7532
7532 Renal tubular disorders (such as renal glycosurias, aminoacidurias, renal tubular acidosis, Fanconi's syndrome, Bartter's syndrome, related disorders of Henle's loop and proximal or distal nephron function, etc.): Minimum rating for symptomatic condition — 20 percent. Or rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 26 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A25025368 (2025-03-19) · A25025591 (2025-03-19) · A25001352 (2025-01-07) · 24033631 (2024-12-02) · A24036836 (2024-07-10).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7533
7533 Cystic diseases of the kidneys: Rate as renal dysfunction. Note: Cystic diseases of the kidneys include, but are not limited to, polycystic disease, uremic medullary cystic disease, medullary sponge kidney, and similar conditions such as Alport's syndrome, cystinosis, primary oxalosis, and Fabry's disease.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 49 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26036845 (2026-04-21) · A26006945 (2026-01-26) · A25105185 (2025-12-08) · A25068572 (2025-08-13) · A25025368 (2025-03-19).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7534
7534 Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified): Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 24 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: 25009124 (2025-07-11) · A25025368 (2025-03-19) · A25025591 (2025-03-19) · A25022432 (2025-03-11) · A25001352 (2025-01-07).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7535
7535 Toxic nephropathy (antibotics, radiocontrast agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, heavy metals, and similar agents): Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 34 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A25102439 (2025-11-25) · A25025591 (2025-03-19) · A25015902 (2025-02-21) · A25001352 (2025-01-07) · A24066193 (2024-10-16).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7536
7536 Glomerulonephritis: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 51 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26011180 (2026-02-05) · 25004008 (2025-03-25) · A25025591 (2025-03-19) · A25001352 (2025-01-07) · A24066308 (2024-10-16).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7537
7537 Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 13 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A25025591 (2025-03-19) · A25001352 (2025-01-07) · A24036836 (2024-07-10) · A23025367 (2023-09-20) · 23038882 (2023-07-13).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7538
7538 Papillary necrosis: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 14 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A25025591 (2025-03-19) · A25001352 (2025-01-07) · A24078823 (2024-11-27) · A24036836 (2024-07-10) · A23025367 (2023-09-20).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7539
7539 Renal amyloid disease: Rate as renal dysfunction. Note: This diagnostic code pertains to renal involvement secondary to all glomerulonephritis conditions, all vasculitis conditions and their derivatives, and other renal conditions caused by systemic diseases, such as Lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus nephritis, Henoch-Schonlein syndrome, scleroderma, hemolytic uremic syndrome, polyarthritis, Wegener's granulomatosis, Goodpasture's syndrome, and sickle cell disease.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 11 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A25025591 (2025-03-19) · A25001352 (2025-01-07) · A24036836 (2024-07-10) · A23025367 (2023-09-20) · 23038882 (2023-07-13).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7540
7540 Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 13 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A25108069 (2025-12-15) · A25025591 (2025-03-19) · A25001352 (2025-01-07) · A24036836 (2024-07-10) · A23025367 (2023-09-20).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7541
7541 Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 341 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26034446 (2026-04-14) · A26028675 (2026-03-31) · A26019528 (2026-03-04) · A26013228 (2026-02-12) · A26011901 (2026-02-09).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7542
7542 Neurogenic bladder: Rate as voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 335 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26040336 (2026-04-29) · A26039823 (2026-04-28) · A26036071 (2026-04-17) · A26036250 (2026-04-17) · 26004614 (2026-04-16).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7543
7543 Varicocele/Hydrocele — 0 percent.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 40 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A26040120 (2026-04-29) · A26035216 (2026-04-15) · A26019260 (2026-03-04) · A26019372 (2026-03-04) · 26002154 (2026-02-17).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7544
7544 Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Applied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals in 2 decisions (non-precedential). Recent: A25102439 (2025-11-25) · A24066193 (2024-10-16).
38 C.F.R. § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7545
7545 Bladder, diverticulum of: Rate as voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant. Review for entitlement to special monthly compensation under § 3.350 of this chapter.