The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for nephropathy with hypertension are denied, as the symptoms do not warrant a rating higher than 80 percent. A separate compensable rating for hypertension is also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have more nearly approximated the criteria for an 80 percent rating for nephropathy with hypertension prior to June 15, 2011 and at no time during the appeal period beginning on July 12, 2005. A separate compensable rating for hypertension is not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Nephropathy with hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1313842
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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