VASRD 7508 · Genitourinary System
Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) at 100% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Severe, with GFR under 15 held for 3 months, dialysis, or eligibility for a kidney transplant.
100% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$3,938.58
$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 100% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.
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VA Rating Criteria for 100%
Rated as hydronephrosis (DC 7509), severe, which is rated as renal dysfunction: chronic kidney disease with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or requiring regular routine dialysis; or eligible kidney transplant recipient.
100% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 100% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $4,318.99 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $4,428.10 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $4,085.43 |
Lower tier
80% Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
$2,102.15 /mo single
Common questions about 100% for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
How much does a 100% VA rating for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 100% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 100% combined rating, a single veteran receives $3,938.58 per month ($47,262.96/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 $4,318.99.
What does it take to get a 100% rating for Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)?
Rated as hydronephrosis (DC 7509), severe, which is rated as renal dysfunction: chronic kidney disease with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 for at least 3 consecutive months during the past 12 months; or requiring regular routine dialysis; or eligible kidney transplant recipient.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.115b, Schedule of ratings, genitourinary system (Diagnostic Code 7508)
- VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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