The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected renal calculi does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it did not meet the criteria for more severe conditions such as recurrent stone formations requiring frequent invasive or non-invasive procedures.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed recurrent stone formation but no significant impairment from colic attacks or hydronephrosis that would justify a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Renal calculi
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0500997
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