The veteran's ureterolithiasis is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum under Diagnostic Code 7510. The veteran has a history of recurrent kidney stones and was instructed to increase his water intake to pass these stones.
The deciding factor: The veteran's condition meets the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7510 (ureterolithiasis) due to frequent attacks of colic with infection and impairment of kidney function, which is rated at 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Renal stone, Enlarged prostate, Bladder irregularities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 28, 2001
- Citation
- 0117338
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