VASRD 7500 · Genitourinary System
Kidney removal (nephrectomy) at 30% VA Disability Rating
One kidney removed — the code's floor, regardless of how well the other works.
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
Minimum evaluation for removal of one kidney. This is also the renal dysfunction level for 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.
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Kidney removal (nephrectomy) rated at 30%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Higher tier
60% Kidney removal (nephrectomy)
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Kidney removal (nephrectomy)
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Kidney removal (nephrectomy) pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Kidney removal (nephrectomy) receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.
- What does it take to get a 30% rating for Kidney removal (nephrectomy)?
- Minimum evaluation for removal of one kidney. This is also the renal dysfunction level for 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.
- What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Kidney removal (nephrectomy)?
- 30%: One kidney removed — the code's floor, regardless of how well the other works. 60%: Remaining kidney diseased, with moderately to severely reduced filtering.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
- Yes. If a condition like Hypertension is service-connected as secondary to Kidney removal (nephrectomy), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.115b — Schedule of ratings — genitourinary system (Diagnostic Code 7500)
- 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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