VASRD 7509 · Genitourinary System
Hydronephrosis at 100% VA Disability Rating
Severe, with kidney failure or dialysis.
100%: single veteran, no dependents
$3,938.58
$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 100%
Severe hydronephrosis, rated as renal dysfunction: chronic kidney disease with 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.
100% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Hydronephrosis rated at 100%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $4,318.99 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $4,428.10 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $4,085.43 |
Lower tier
80% Hydronephrosis
$2,102.15 /mo single
Common questions about 100% for Hydronephrosis
- How much does a 100% VA rating for Hydronephrosis pay?
- A single veteran rated 100% for Hydronephrosis receives $3,938.58 per month ($47,262.96/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $4,318.99.
- What does it take to get a 100% rating for Hydronephrosis?
- Severe hydronephrosis, rated as renal dysfunction: chronic kidney disease with 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.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 100%?
- Yes. If a condition like Infections is service-connected as secondary to Hydronephrosis, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 100% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.115b — Schedule of ratings — genitourinary system (Diagnostic Code 7509)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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