The veteran's service-connected glomerulonephritis is currently rated at 60 percent, which is the maximum rating available for this condition. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation and denied his claim for an increased rating. For the TDIU issue, the Board determined that the veteran's service-connected disability does not render him unemployable when considered with his education and occupational experience.
The deciding factor: The veteran's glomerulonephritis is rated based on renal dysfunction, but there was no evidence of persistent edema or albuminuria with a BUN of 40 to 80 mg% or creatinine of 4 to 8 mg%, which would warrant an increased evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- glomerulonephritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2007
- Citation
- 0740117
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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