VASRD 7509 · Genitourinary System
Hydronephrosis at 20% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Frequent colic needing catheter drainage.
20% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.
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VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Frequent attacks of colic, requiring catheter drainage.
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 20% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
| Single (no dependents) | $356.66 |
Lower tier
10% Hydronephrosis
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
30% Hydronephrosis
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Hydronephrosis
How much does a 20% VA rating for Hydronephrosis pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 20% combined rating, a single veteran receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
What does it take to get a 20% rating for Hydronephrosis?
Frequent attacks of colic, requiring catheter drainage.
What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Hydronephrosis?
20%: Frequent attacks of colic, requiring catheter drainage. 30%: Frequent attacks of colic with infection (pyonephrosis), kidney function impaired; or severe hydronephrosis, rated as renal dysfunction: 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.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Hydronephrosis gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 20%.
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 September 22, 2026.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Hydronephrosis are on the main condition page.
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