Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar DC 7507
VA rates it under diagnostic code 7507 in 38 CFR 4.115b. Body system: Other.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 5 rating levels for this code: 0%, 30%, 60%, 80%, and 100%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Rated as renal dysfunction (§ 4.115a).
Source: 38 CFR 4.115b on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7507. |
| 80% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7507. |
| 60% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7507. |
| 30% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7507. |
| 0% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7507. |
Rate according to predominant symptoms as renal dysfunction, hypertension or heart disease. If rated under the cardiovascular schedule, however, the percentage rating which would otherwise be assigned will be elevated to the next higher evaluation.
Commonly claimed as secondary to
If one of these is already service connected, you may be able to claim this condition as secondary to it.
Hypertension DC 7101 Established link
High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S. after diabetes.
What to gather: Lab tests showing kidney disease and a medical opinion linking it to your high blood pressure.
Sources: 38 CFR 3.310 (secondary service connection); NIDDK (NIH): High blood pressure and kidney disease; 38 CFR 4.115b
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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