★ Genitourinary
Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) VA Rating
38 CFR § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7508
Overview
DC 7508 specifically requires recurrent stone formation and procedure frequency to reach 30%.
Lower-frequency stone formation is rated as hydronephrosis under DC 7509.
A single stone passed without recurrence is generally not compensable long-term.
How to Establish Service Connection
- Direct: documented in-service stone events.
- Secondary to service-connected dehydration tendencies (Gulf War, deployment), gout, or medication side effects.
Rating Criteria
Paraphrased from 38 CFR § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7508
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Recurrent stone formation requiring diet/drug therapy and invasive or non-invasive procedures > 2 times per year. |
| Variable | Otherwise rate as hydronephrosis (DC 7509): 10/20/30%. |
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Evidence Checklist
- Imaging documenting stones.
- Records of ER visits and lithotripsy/ureteroscopy.
- Urology notes.
- Stone analysis reports.
Common Secondary Conditions
Conditions frequently service-connected as secondary to Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis):
Frequently Asked Questions
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