Alport's Disease
Alport's Disease is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 7530 in the Genitourinary System category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Requiring regular dialysis or precluding more than sedentary activity |
| 80% | Persistent edema and albuminuria with BUN 40-80mg% |
| 60% | Constant albuminuria with some edema, or definite decrease in kidney function |
| 30% | Albumin constant or recurring with hyaline and granular casts |
Important Notes
Alport syndrome and other chronic renal diseases rated here
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