The Board found that the veteran's current renal disability, characterized by recurrent nephrolithiasis treated with drug therapy and catherization, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's renal disability is currently rated as 30 percent disabling due to recurrent nephrolithiasis requiring treatment but no evidence of severe hydronephrosis or renal dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- Renal disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2004
- Citation
- 0417308
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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