What are the VA rating percentages for Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)?

Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) (DC 7508) is rated at 10%, 30% under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7508. Recurrent stone formation requiring diet therapy, drug therapy, or invasive/non-invasive procedures more than twice per year.

What rates 10% for Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7508?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7508 (DC 7508), a 10% rating for Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) requires: Recurrent stone formation requiring diet therapy, drug therapy, or invasive/non-invasive procedures more than twice per year.

What happens during a C&P exam for Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)?

Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms. Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

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Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)

Q: What rates 30% for Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7508?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7508 (DC 7508), a 30% rating for Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) requires: Recurrent stone formation requiring one or more of the following: diet therapy, drug therapy, or invasive/non-invasive procedures more than twice per year with frequent attacks of colic.

Q: What evidence do I need for a Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) VA claim?

Key evidence for a Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) claim includes: Service treatment records; Current medical diagnosis and treatment records; Buddy/lay statements; Prescription history; Employment impact documentation. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 750838 C.F.R. § 4.115b

Diagnostic Code

DC 7508

38 C.F.R. § 4.115b

Rating Range

10–30%

2 severity tiers

Source

Referenced

38 C.F.R. Part 4

Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7508 of 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7508 across 2 severity tiers (10% / 30%). 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.

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Overview

Hard mineral and salt deposits that form inside the kidneys. Cause severe pain when passing through the urinary tract. Recurrent stone formers may need ongoing treatment and dietary modifications.

Rating Criteria

10%

Recurrent stone formation requiring diet therapy, drug therapy, or invasive/non-invasive procedures more than twice per year.

30%

Recurrent stone formation requiring one or more of the following: diet therapy, drug therapy, or invasive/non-invasive procedures more than twice per year with frequent attacks of colic.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records

—Current medical diagnosis and treatment records

—Buddy/lay statements

—Prescription history

—Employment impact documentation

—Any relevant diagnostic testing

04C&P Exam Tips

1Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms.

2Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.

3Document how the condition affects daily activities, work, and relationships.

4Mention all medications and their side effects.

5Bring buddy statements from people who observe your symptoms.

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Sources & Editorial

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.

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