The Board has determined that the veteran's recurrent renal calculi, which is manifested by recurrent stone formation requiring invasive or non-invasive procedures more than twice a year and occasional pain medication, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's recurrent renal calculi has been rated at 30 percent since January 12, 1984. The current condition does not warrant an increase to higher ratings as it does not meet the criteria for more severe conditions such as hydronephrosis or renal dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent renal calculi
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2008
- Citation
- 0802807
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