Chapter 16 Genitourinary Conditions

16.01 - Nephrolithiasis

1. History of stone, no evidence of recent disability. Kidney tests normal: Assessment nil.
2. Recurrent episodes of stones but kidney function normal: Assessment 5- 10%.
3. If hydronephrosis, obstruction, recurrent infection: Assessment 10- 20%.
4. Post- op removal calculi: Assessment minimum 5%.

16.02 - Loss of One Kidney

1. Without symptoms and no apparent disability in the remaining kidney: Assessment 15%
2. If disability in 2nd kidney, assess as per Table to 16.01, 16.02, 16.03, and 16.04; may need consequential or paired organ ruling.

16.03 - Dialysis

1. for bilateral pensionable kidney disease: Assessment 100%
2. When loss of pensionable kidney - 15%, and renal failure entitlement under 36: Assessment 50% (½ x 100%). Total Assessment 15% + 50% = 65%.

16.04 - Renal Transplant

Continue assessment at 65% or 100% as per above dialysis. Hazard of rejection with need for special monitoring and drugs after discharge from hospital warrants continued assessment. Review every 6 months. If renal function improved and doing well, may reduce 10% per visit to minimum of 25% to 60% (as the case may be: 36 or fully).

16.05 - Assessment of Permanent Impotence (20%)

16.06 - Assessment of Sterility (10%)

16.07

Bilateral Loss of Testicle from Injury (60%)

Loss of One Testicle from Injury (5%)

16.08

Mastectomy:

Loss of Both Ovaries (60%)

Loss of One Ovary (5%)

Hysterectomy:

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: (0-5%)

If operated and complications with sphincter control or impotence (5-10%)