The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of a left kidney nephrectomy, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen his previously denied claims.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his previously denied claims regarding service connection for a left kidney disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- left kidney nephrectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0201977
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's increased rating claims and entitlement to a TDIU are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors, including the need for additional examinations and evidence.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left kidney nephrectomy, hypertension (to include as secondary to left kidney nephrectomy), an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include adjustment disorder, depression, and anxiety) as secondary to left kidney nephrectomy, and erectile dysfunction have all been denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's heart disorder and penile deformity with erectile dysfunction were granted service connection. The rating for the penile condition was restored to 20%. Special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance and due to loss of use of a kidney was also granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's left kidney nephrectomy is related to his service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The case will be returned for further action.
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