The veteran's service-connected recurrent kidney stones are not shown to be productive of a disability picture greater than recurrent stone formation requiring diet therapy, drug therapy, or invasive or non-invasive procedures more than two times per year. As such, the claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent is denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's recurrent kidney stones have been evaluated under the criteria for evaluating ureterolithiasis and hydronephrosis, which do not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent due to lack of evidence of renal dysfunction with albuminuria or definite decrease in kidney function.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent kidney stones
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2008
- Citation
- 0800509
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for kidney disease, to include recurrent kidney stones, due to a duty to assist error and to obtain new medical opinions regarding direct and secondary service connection.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for kidney stones, finding that the Veteran's symptoms became manifest within one year of her separation from active duty.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for recurrent kidney stones and chronic kidney disease is granted, with an effective date of May 10, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric disorder and recurrent kidney stones, have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
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