The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected microscopic hematuria, status post renal contusion, does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as it is manifested by the presence of microscopic hematuria and no functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports consistently show microscopic hematuria without any evidence of functional impairment or other complications that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- microscopic hematuria, renal contusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1233748
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for microscopic hematuria as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus.
- Denied
The Veteran's claimed conditions, including kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, microscopic hematuria, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and hydrocele, were not shown to have originated during active service. The Board denied the claim for service connection as there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active duty.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for microscopic hematuria due to insufficient evidence and a need for additional development of records.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU and is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.
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