The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for pyelonephritis and Graves disease with hypothyroidism, finding that her symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for higher disability ratings under VA rating criteria.,VA determined that the veteran's conditions are currently rated at 20 percent for pyelonephritis and 30 percent for Graves disease with hypothyroidism.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a higher evaluation for either condition, as it was found that the veteran’s symptoms were not severe enough to warrant ratings above those currently assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Pyelonephritis, Graves disease with hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0722924
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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