The Board denied a higher rating for pelvic pain secondary to scar tissue from prior renal mobilization and pyeloplasty, finding that the veteran's condition did not meet criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no additional functional limitations due to the scars beyond those associated with tender and painful scarring or moderate adhesions of the peritoneum.
- Claimed conditions
- Pelvic pain, Scar tissue from prior renal mobilization and pyeloplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0318182
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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