VASRD 7509 · Genitourinary System
Hydronephrosis at 20% VA Disability Rating
Frequent colic needing catheter drainage.
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Frequent attacks of colic, requiring catheter drainage.
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Hydronephrosis rated at 20%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $356.66 |
| With spouse | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $356.66 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $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?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Hydronephrosis receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.
- 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 colic needing catheter drainage. 30%: Frequent colic with infection.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- 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 20% 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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