The Veteran's appeal was denied as his chronic renal disorder did not warrant a rating in excess of the current 30 percent assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had some compensable symptoms such as hypertension and edema, but no albuminuria or definite decrease in kidney function. His creatinine level was consistently below the threshold for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic renal disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1547137
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