Diagnostic Code 7511 · 38 CFR §§4.115a
Ureteral stricture is a narrowing of one or both ureters — the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. This narrowing can restrict urine flow, causing backup pressure on the kidneys and increasing the risk of infections and kidney damage. In veterans, strictures may develop from surgical complications, injuries sustained during service, radiation treatment, or chronic infections. The condition often requires ongoing monitoring and may need repeated procedures to keep the ureter open.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | |
| 10% | |
| 0% |
Imaging studies showing the location and severity of the ureteral narrowing, Records of procedures performed to treat the stricture (stent placements, dilations, surgeries), Kidney function lab work showing any impact from the obstruction, Documentation of any ureteral stents currently in place and replacement schedule, Medical records linking the stricture to an in-service event or condition