The veteran's service-connected right nephrolithiasis and inguinal hernia have been rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines. The Board has found no basis for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an increase in the ratings beyond 10 percent, as there is no indication of severe hydronephrosis or large postoperative recurrent hernias that would warrant higher evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- right nephrolithiasis, inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2000
- Citation
- 0004723
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