Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7502: Chronic Nephritis / Kidney Disease Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.115a
- Rating range
- 0% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 5
- Body system
- Genitourinary system
The VA rates Chronic Nephritis / Kidney Disease under diagnostic code 7502 in 38 CFR § 4.115a. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7502 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Albumin and casts with history of acute nephritis; or hypertension noncompensable What raters look foralbumin/casts present; history of nephritis |
| 30% | Albumin constant or recurring with hyaline/granular casts; or red blood cells; or transient/slight edema or hypertension at least 10% under DC 7101 What raters look forconstant albumin; edema; hypertension |
| 60% | Constant albuminuria with some edema; or definite decrease in kidney function; or hypertension at least 40% under DC 7101 What raters look forconstant albuminuria; decreased kidney function; significant hypertension |
| 80% | Persistent edema and albuminuria with BUN 40-80mg%; or creatinine 4-8mg%; or generalized poor health characterized by lethargy, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, or limitation of exertion What raters look forpersistent edema; elevated BUN/creatinine; generalized poor health |
| 100% | Requiring regular dialysis or precluding more than sedentary activity from one of the following: persistent edema and albuminuria; or BUN more than 80mg%; or creatinine more than 8mg%; or markedly decreased function of kidney or other organ systems What raters look fordialysis; BUN 80+; creatinine 8+; sedentary only |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7502?
Diagnostic code 7502 is the VA rating schedule entry for Chronic Nephritis / Kidney Disease, found in 38 CFR § 4.115a. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7502?
DC 7502 provides ratings of 0%, 30%, 60%, 80%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7502 require?
The 100% rating for Chronic Nephritis / Kidney Disease requires: Requiring regular dialysis or precluding more than sedentary activity from one of the following: persistent edema and albuminuria; or BUN more than 80mg%; or creatinine more than 8mg%; or markedly decreased function of kidney or other organ systems.
Other genitourinary system codes
All VA diagnostic codes →- DC 7508Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
- DC 7512Cystitis, Chronic (includes recurrent UTI)
- DC 7522Erectile Dysfunction / Penis Deformity
- DC 7523Testis. Atrophy
- DC 7527Prostate. BPH / Cancer
- DC 7528Malignant Neoplasms. Genitourinary
- DC 7542Neurogenic Bladder / Voiding Dysfunction
- DC 7599Chronic Kidney Disease