The veteran's hypertension is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current criteria. The residuals of uvulectomy are rated as noncompensable due to lack of severe symptoms. The renal lithiasis has not been evaluated further.
The deciding factor: The veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as his diastolic blood pressure readings have consistently been below 120, which is required for a 40 percent rating under current regulations. For the residuals of uvulectomy, while the veteran has symptoms consistent with chronic laryngitis (hoarseness and inflammation of cords or mucous membrane), these do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as they are only moderate in severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension, Residuals of uvulectomy, Renal lithiasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2001
- Citation
- 0125988
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