Interstitial Nephritis VA Disability Rating

VA Rating Tiers

How the VA Evaluates Interstitial Nephritis

DC 7537's entry reads "Rate as renal dysfunction", so the § 4.115a table supplies the percentages, and that table is graded by glomerular filtration rate — not by how often infections occur or by what activity a person can still perform. Each band must hold for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months: 30 percent for GFR from 45 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2, 60 percent for 30 to 44, 80 percent for 15 to 29, and 100 percent for GFR less than 15, or requiring regular routine dialysis, or being an eligible kidney transplant recipient. The 0 percent row is GFR from 60 to 89 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months together with recurrent red blood cell (RBC) casts, white blood cell (WBC) casts, or granular casts; or structural kidney abnormalities (cystic, obstructive, or glomerular); or an albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) of 30 mg/g or greater. The table's note accepts GFR, estimated GFR (eGFR), and creatinine-based approximations of GFR when determined to be appropriate and calculated by a medical professional. The code's title also reaches gouty nephropathy and disorders of calcium metabolism, which are rated on this same table.

Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Interstitial Nephritis. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

• Hypertension

  Caused by kidney dysfunction

• Anemia

  Reduced erythropoietin

Common questions about Interstitial Nephritis

Is Interstitial Nephritis a VA-rated disability?

Yes. The VA rates Interstitial Nephritis under VASRD diagnostic code 7537 (Genitourinary / Kidney). Kidney inflammation that affects filtering ability, often caused by medications or infections.

What VA disability rating can I get for Interstitial Nephritis?

Possible VA ratings for Interstitial Nephritis are 100%, 80%, 60%, 30%, 0%. Examples: 100%: Kidney failure, dialysis, or transplant eligibility.; 80%: Severely reduced kidney filtering.; 60%: Moderately to severely reduced filtering..

What's the typical VA rating awarded for Interstitial Nephritis?

Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Interstitial Nephritis at around 30%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 950 veterans are service-connected for Interstitial Nephritis. Estimated approval outlook: Low to Moderate (~45%).

What evidence helps prove Interstitial Nephritis for VA disability?

Strong evidence for a Interstitial Nephritis claim includes: Serial GFR or eGFR results with dates covering at least 3 consecutive months within the past 12 months, which is the duration every band requires.; An albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) result, named at the 0 percent level of the renal dysfunction table.; Urinal…

What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Interstitial Nephritis?

Common pitfalls when filing for Interstitial Nephritis: No documentation of the condition's chronic status.; Incomplete kidney lab work to confirm the diagnosis and its severity..

What conditions are commonly secondary to Interstitial Nephritis?

Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Interstitial Nephritis include: Hypertension, Anemia. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

Official sources

1. 38 CFR § 4.115b — Schedule of ratings — genitourinary system (Diagnostic Code 7537)

Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.