Prognosis and duration of disabling effects
The overwhelming majority of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are under the care of general practitioners and do not need to be seen by secondary or tertiary hospital services.
There is no specific waiting list for dialysis.
After 3 months it is obvious whether the transplant will be rejected.
| Condition | Duration of Award |
|---|---|
| Acute Renal failure | 1 year award |
Chronic renal failure: awaiting transplant not awaiting transplant |
3 year award Indefinite award |
| Successful renal transplantation | N/A |
| Renal transplant with rejection of transplanted kidney – awaiting re-transplant | 5 year award |
| Renal transplant with rejection of transplanted kidney – not awaiting re-transplant | Indefinite award |
| Interstitial Nephritis | Depends on underlying disease |
| Nephrotic syndrome | N/A |
| Glomerulonephritis | Depends on underlying disease |
| Renal calculus (Kidney Stone) | N/A |
| Other kidney disease / type not known | Depends on underlying disease |
All information must be taken into account when considering the duration of disabling effects and the duration of disabling effects must be based on the particular circumstances of the individual claimant.
Amended May 2009
