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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1547137
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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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