The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 8, 1996, for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for glomerulonephritis. The evidence did not demonstrate persistent edema and albuminuria with BUN 40 to 80 mg., or creatinine 4 to 8 mg., or generalized poor health characterized by lethargy, weakness, anorexia, weight loss or limitation of exertion prior to October 8, 1996.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability had not clearly increased in severity more than one year prior to the date his claim was received on September 8, 1997. The evidence did not meet the criteria for an effective date prior to October 8, 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- glomerulonephritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2003
- Citation
- 0306800
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