The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for left ureteropelvic junction obstruction was granted in June 1998, with a 20 percent disability rating effective March 27, 1992. The appeal is now denied as the Veteran does not meet criteria for an increased rating or TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that prior to February 17, 1994, the Veteran's left ureteropelvic junction obstruction was manifested by attacks of colic pain and severe hydronephrosis with involvement of the right kidney. Since then, it has been characterized by severe hydronephrosis with generalized poor health.
- Claimed conditions
- left ureteropelvic junction obstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2015
- Citation
- 1546025
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the appellant's left kidney disorder pre-existed service and was aggravated by in-service toxic exposure. The VA is instructed to obtain an adequate medical opinion addressing these issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions and reviewing whether referral of the TDIU issue to VA's Director of Compensation Service is warranted.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 80 percent for left ureteropelvic junction obstruction was denied by the Board, as his condition did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under VA's rating schedule.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for left ureteropelvic junction obstruction and entitlement to a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including new VA examinations.
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