The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic glomerulonephritis was granted with an effective date of May 18, 2007. The earlier effective date of September 8, 2005 is based on the evidence showing that his kidney disability met criteria for a 60% rating as of that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's glomerulonephritis was rated at 60% effective May 18, 2007. The earlier effective date of September 8, 2005 is based on the evidence showing that his kidney disability met criteria for a 60% rating as of that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Glomerulonephritis, Ocular disability (secondary to glomerulonephritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2014
- Citation
- 1443209
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