VASRD 7508 · Genitourinary System
Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) VA Disability Rating
Formation of stones in the kidney causing pain and urinary problems.
VA Rating Tiers
How the VA Evaluates Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
The rating scales with attack frequency and complications - occasional colic without infection supports the lowest tier, while frequent attacks with infection requiring dietary and drug therapy support the highest.
Approval rate
High
Annual service-connected
5,200 veterans
Average rating
30%
Best Evidence to Gather
- •ER records documenting each colic episode.
- •CT scan results confirming the presence and location of stones.
- •Urology follow-up records tracking recurrence and treatment.
Strategy Tips
- •Log every ER visit for stone-related pain, since documented colic episodes are the specific evidence the frequency-based rating depends on.
- •Include dietary restrictions and medications used to manage or prevent stones, since ongoing management supports the chronic, recurring nature of the condition.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Not linking reported pain to specific documented stone events, which can leave the claim without clear evidence of frequency.
- •Missing treatment history that would otherwise show ongoing management.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •No proof of recurrence, since a single stone event years ago typically supports only the lowest tier.
- •Lack of imaging confirming the diagnosis and its recurring nature.
Onset Patterns
- •Kidney stones typically cause sudden onset pain, and the condition often recurs, with veterans experiencing repeat episodes over months or years.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones). Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Hydronephrosis
UTIs
Renal failure
Common questions about Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
- Is Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) under VASRD diagnostic code 7508 (Genitourinary System). Formation of stones in the kidney causing pain and urinary problems.
- What VA disability rating can I get for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)?
- Possible VA ratings for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) are 10%, 30%, 60%. Examples: 10%: Occasional attacks of colic, no infection; 30%: Frequent attacks, occasional infection; 60%: Frequent attacks with infection, dietary and drug therapy.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)?
- The average awarded rating for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) is 30%. Roughly 5,200 veterans are service-connected for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) each year. Typical approval likelihood: High.
- What evidence helps prove Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) claim includes: ER records documenting each colic episode.; CT scan results confirming the presence and location of stones.; Urology follow-up records tracking recurrence and treatment..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones): No proof of recurrence, since a single stone event years ago typically supports only the lowest tier.; Lack of imaging confirming the diagnosis and its recurring nature..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) include: Hydronephrosis, UTIs, Renal failure. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
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