The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating and earlier effective dates, finding that the reduction in evaluation from 100% to 30% was proper.
The deciding factor: The RO reduced the veteran's disability rating from 100% to 30%, effective February 1, 2004, based on a lack of evidence of active disease following his surgery. The Board found that this reduction was in accordance with VA regulations and procedures.
- Claimed conditions
- hydronephrosis with recurrent pyelonephritis, left renal cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0615625
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What this means for you
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