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Genitourinary System: VA Rating Schedule

The schedule for this body system is at 38 CFR §4.115a, 4.115b and covers 40 diagnostic codes. Select a code to see the official criteria for each percentage level.

CodeConditionLevels in the schedule
7500Kidney, removal of one30%
7501Kidney, abscess of30%, 10%, 0%
7502Nephritis, chronic100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7504Pyelonephritis, chronicSee entry
7505Kidney, tuberculosis ofSee entry
7507Nephrosclerosis, arteriolarSee entry
7508Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis30%
7509Hydronephrosis30%, 20%, 10%
7511Ureter, stricture of30%
7512Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious60%, 40%, 20%
7515Bladder, calculus in, with symptoms interfering with function60%, 40%, 20%
7516Bladder, fistula of100%
7517Bladder, injury of60%, 40%, 20%
7518Urethra, stricture of60%, 40%, 20%
7519Urethra, fistula of100%
7520Penis, removal of half or more30%
7521Penis, removal of glans20%
7522Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity0%
7523Testis, atrophy completeSee entry
7524Testis, removal30%, 0%
7525Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only30%, 10%, 0%
7527Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstructionSee entry
7528Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system100%
7529Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7530Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7531Kidney transplant100%, 30%
7532Renal 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.)20%
7533Cystic diseases of the kidneys100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7534Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified)100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7535Toxic nephropathy (antibotics, radiocontrast agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, heavy metals, and similar agents)100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7536Glomerulonephritis100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7537Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7538Papillary necrosis100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7539Renal amyloid disease100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7540Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7541Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7542Neurogenic bladderSee entry
7543Varicocele/Hydrocele0%
7544Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%
7545Bladder, diverticulum ofSee entry

Renal dysfunction

Evaluation criteriaRating
Chronic kidney disease with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or requiring regular routine dialysis; or eligible kidney transplant recipient100%
Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months80%
Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 30 to 44 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months60%
Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 45 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months30%
GFR from 60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m2 and either recurrent red blood cell (RBC) casts, white blood cell (WBC) casts, or granular casts for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or
GFR from 60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m2 and structural kidney abnormalities (cystic, obstructive, or glomerular) for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or
GFR from 60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m2 and albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) ≥30 mg/g for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months0%
Note: GFR, estimated GFR (eGFR), and creatinine-based approximations of GFR will be accepted for evaluation purposes under this section when determined to be appropriate and calculated by a medical professional.

Voiding dysfunction

Evaluation criteriaRating
Rate particular condition as urine leakage, frequency, or obstructed voiding
Continual Urine Leakage, Post Surgical Urinary Diversion, Urinary Incontinence, or Stress Incontinence:
Requiring the use of an appliance or the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed more than 4 times per day60%
Requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed 2 to 4 times per day40%
Requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed less than 2 times per day20%

Urinary frequency

Evaluation criteriaRating
Daytime voiding interval less than one hour, or; awakening to void five or more times per night40%
Daytime voiding interval between one and two hours, or; awakening to void three to four times per night20%
Daytime voiding interval between two and three hours, or; awakening to void two times per night10%

Obstructed voiding

Evaluation criteriaRating
Urinary retention requiring intermittent or continuous catheterization30%
Marked obstructive symptomatology (hesitancy, slow or weak stream, decreased force of stream) with any one or combination of the following:
1. Post void residuals greater than 150 cc.
2. Uroflowmetry; markedly diminished peak flow rate (less than 10 cc/sec).
3. Recurrent urinary tract infections secondary to obstruction.
4. Stricture disease requiring periodic dilatation every 2 to 3 months10%
Obstructive symptomatology with or without stricture disease requiring dilatation 1 to 2 times per year0%

Urinary tract infection

Evaluation criteriaRating
Poor renal function: Rate as renal dysfunction.
Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage by stent or nephrostomy tube; or requiring greater than 2 hospitalizations per year; or requiring continuous intensive management30%
Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring 1-2 hospitalizations per year or suppressive drug therapy lasting six months or longer10%
Recurrent symptomatic infection not requiring hospitalization, but requiring suppressive drug therapy for less than 6 months0%

Source: eCFR Title 38, §4.115a, 4.115b, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria are reproduced verbatim for reference.