Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7537)

The VA rates Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism under Diagnostic Code 7537 at the following tiers: 0%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Rate as renal dysfunction.. The maximum 0% rating requires: Rate as renal dysfunction..

Diagnostic Code 7537 is the VA rating identifier for Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.115b. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The maximum rating for Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism is defined in 38 CFR Part 4 under DC 7537. See the rating tiers above for exact criteria.

Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.115b, Diagnostic Code 7537. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.