What rates 80% for Polycystic Kidney Disease under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533 (DC 7533), a 80% rating for Polycystic Kidney Disease requires: Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months

What rates 60% for Polycystic Kidney Disease under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533 (DC 7533), a 60% rating for Polycystic Kidney Disease requires: Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 30 to 44 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months

What rates 30% for Polycystic Kidney Disease under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533 (DC 7533), a 30% rating for Polycystic Kidney Disease requires: Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 45 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months

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Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Polycystic Kidney Disease?

Polycystic Kidney Disease (DC 7533) is rated at 100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0% under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533. 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 recipient

Q: What rates 100% for Polycystic Kidney Disease under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533 (DC 7533), a 100% rating for Polycystic Kidney Disease requires: 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 recipient

Q: What rates 0% for Polycystic Kidney Disease under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533?

Under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533 (DC 7533), a 0% rating for Polycystic Kidney Disease requires: 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 months

Q: What evidence do I need for a Polycystic Kidney Disease VA claim?

Key evidence for a Polycystic Kidney Disease claim includes: A voiding diary recording pad/appliance changes per day, daytime voiding intervals, and nighttime awakenings; Lab reports showing GFR or eGFR across at least 3 consecutive months (renal dysfunction); Urology records showing post-void residual volume, uroflowmetry peak flow, or catheterization needs; Records of recurrent UTIs, including hospitalizations and any suppressive drug therapy; Imaging or operative reports confirming the genitourinary diagnosis. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 753338 C.F.R. § 4.115b

Diagnostic Code

DC 7533

38 C.F.R. § 4.115b

Rating Range

0–100%

5 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.115b

Polycystic Kidney Disease is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7533 of 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7533 across 5 severity tiers (100% / 80% / 60% / 30% / 0%). 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

Inherited disorder causing numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. Over time, the cysts enlarge and can lead to kidney failure. May also cause liver cysts, high blood pressure, and kidney pain.

Rating Criteria

100%

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 recipient

80%

Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months

60%

Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 30 to 44 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months

30%

Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 45 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months

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 months

Key Evidence

—A voiding diary recording pad/appliance changes per day, daytime voiding intervals, and nighttime awakenings

—Lab reports showing GFR or eGFR across at least 3 consecutive months (renal dysfunction)

—Urology records showing post-void residual volume, uroflowmetry peak flow, or catheterization needs

—Records of recurrent UTIs, including hospitalizations and any suppressive drug therapy

—Imaging or operative reports confirming the genitourinary diagnosis

—Complete list of genitourinary medications

C&P Exam Tips

1If your condition causes voiding dysfunction, the rating often turns on absorbent materials or appliance use (38 CFR 4.115a) - count and report how many times per day you change a pad or appliance (more than 4x/day supports the highest level).

2For urinary frequency, document your daytime voiding interval and how many times you wake to void at night - both are explicit thresholds.

3For obstructed voiding, ask whether your record shows post-void residual volume, peak flow rate (uroflowmetry), or a need for catheterization.

4If the kidneys are involved, the rating is driven by GFR (38 CFR 4.115a) - request an eGFR lab and note that it must persist for at least 3 consecutive months in the past 12 months.

5For recurrent urinary tract infections, document drainage by stent/nephrostomy, hospitalizations per year, and any continuous/suppressive drug therapy.

6Report your worst days, bring a voiding diary, and describe how the condition affects sleep, work, and daily activity.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.115b (Genitourinary system — diagnoses). Source verified 2026-06-04 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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