Kidney removal (nephrectomy) at 60% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 60% for Kidney removal (nephrectomy)

How much does a 60% VA rating for Kidney removal (nephrectomy) pay?

A single veteran rated 60% for Kidney removal (nephrectomy) receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Kidney removal (nephrectomy)?

Nephritis, infection, or pathology of the other kidney, rated as renal dysfunction: chronic kidney disease with GFR from 30 to 44 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months.

What's the difference between 60% and 80% for Kidney removal (nephrectomy)?

60%: Remaining kidney diseased, with moderately to severely reduced filtering. 80%: Remaining kidney diseased, with severely reduced filtering.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

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 60% alone.