The veteran's claims for increased evaluation of anxiety reaction, service connection for bilateral hydronephrosis, renal insufficiency, and PTSD were denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the evidence did not show that the veteran is precluded from substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no new or significant changes in the veteran's mental health condition since his last evaluations, and they determined that he does not meet the criteria for an increased rating. The claims for bilateral hydronephrosis and renal insufficiency were denied as there is no evidence of current disability related to service. The claim for PTSD was also denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Reaction, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Renal Insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0632865
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