Va Kidney Rating

Based on the level of kidney function generally associated with a specific GFR VA proposes assigning a 100 percent evaluation for chronic kidney disease with GFR less than 15 mLmin173 m 2 for at least three consecutive months.

Va kidney rating. If a tumor is benign it is evaluated under DC 7529 benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system and rated based on how it affects the surrounding genitourinary system. Genitourinary System Condition Ratings. 20 Or rate as renal dysfunction. A 60 percent evaluation for a GFR between 30 and 44 mLmin173 m 2 for at least three consecutive months.

7534 Atherosclerotic renal disease renal artery stenosis or atheroembolic renal disease. In negotiate a very complicated Veterans Affairs claim process. The VA rates chronic kidney disease primarily as a renal dysfunction and has 5 rating percentages for this condition. Or creatinine 4 to 8mg.

If this is the case it is rated 30. VA Ratings for genitourinary condition In regards to renal conditions the VA will determine the following ratings according to the VASRD. The Urinary Rating System and the Renal Rating System. 100 requires regular dialysis the body cannot perform physical activity due to albuminuria or persistent edema or a BUN blood urea nitrogen of more than 80mgdL or more than 9 mgdL of creatinine in the blood or severely decreased kidney operation.

The VASRD offers ratings for the following conditions of the Genitourinary System. For all renal conditions VA uses a general rating formula. And a 30 percent evaluation for a GFR between 45. Additional ratings are given for conditions that do not strictly cause urinary and renal symptoms.

An 80 percent evaluation for a GFR between 15 and 29 mLmin173 m 2 for at least three consecutive months. The VASRD offers two main rating options for Genitourinary System conditions. Was rated 0 for kidney stones in Dec 2004 after 1st VA CP. If youre a Veteran with a 70 disability rating and you have a spouse plus 3 dependent children under the age of 18 you would start with the basic rate of 165671 for a Veteran with a spouse and 1 child.

I believe that puts me in the VA 60 rating definite decrease in kidney function based on my labs. This includes Veterans who have been previously diagnosed with CKD. The stages of kidney disease are based on the eGFR number. Passed stone in 1995 during Base ER visit for pain in lower back and dark urine Went to Base ER in 1999 for pain and dark urine and was told 8 MM stone in left kidney.

The VA provides healthcare services to Veterans with Chronic Kidney Disease CKD whether or not they have a service-connected or non-service connected status. Minimum rating for symptomatic condition. Recurrent Kidney Stones Rating Question. VA can rate kidney cancer in a number of ways based on the status of the disease and any accompanying or residual conditions that may be present.

So the phrase repeatedly formed is rather subjective. EGFR 90 or Greater. Hypertension is present with average diastolic pressure less than 100 or with average systolic pressure less than 160. 0- albumin and casts are present in the urine with a history of nephritis inflammation of the kidneys or.

The amount of albuminuria present in a urine sample with edema swelling. Rate as renal dysfunction. These percentages are based on. 0 percent 30 percent 60 percent 80 percent and 100 percent.

7533 Cystic diseases of the kidneys polycystic disease uremic medullary cystic disease Medullary sponge kidney and similar conditions. Dialysis care is a covered benefit under VAs Medical Benefits Package for Veterans enrolled in the VA. As for renal involvement in diabetes mellitus eg diabetic nephropathy VA proposes to continue rating this condition separately under DC 7541. The criteria are listed below.