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Chronic Kidney Disease is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7530 of 38 CFR § 4.115a-b, DC 7530 across 4 severity tiers (10% / 20% / 40% / 60%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303. This condition is frequently rated as secondary to Anemia or Secondary Hyperparathyroidism under 38 C.F.R. § 3.310.
Progressive loss of kidney function over time. Stages range from mild (Stage 1) to end-stage renal disease (Stage 5) requiring dialysis or transplant. Common secondary to diabetes, hypertension, and nephrotoxic medications.
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.