Hydronephrosis at 80% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 80% for Hydronephrosis

How much does a 80% VA rating for Hydronephrosis pay?

A single veteran rated 80% for Hydronephrosis receives $2,102.15 per month ($25,225.80/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 $2,406.15.

What does it take to get a 80% rating for Hydronephrosis?

Severe hydronephrosis, rated as renal dysfunction: 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's the difference between 80% and 100% for Hydronephrosis?

80%: Severe, with badly reduced filtering. 100%: Severe, with kidney failure or dialysis.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 80%?

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 80% alone.