Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B DC 7544
VA rates it under diagnostic code 7544 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 7544. |
| 80% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7544. |
| 60% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7544. |
| 30% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7544. |
| 0% | See 38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7544. |
Rate as renal dysfunction.
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