The Veteran's bilateral kidney disorder is not service-connected as it did not have its onset during service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Prior to April 17, 2015, the Veteran's scars on the left cheek were rated noncompensable. From April 17, 2015 onwards, they are rated as 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran’s kidney disorder had its onset during service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The scars on the left cheek were hyperpigmented but did not exceed six square inches in area, which precludes a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7800.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral kidney disorder, service-connected scars on the left cheek
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2018
- Citation
- 18127047
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral kidney disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction due to additional development needed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral kidney disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by service.,The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral eye disorder, bilateral hip disorder, bilateral foot disorder, residuals of a cold weather injury affecting the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and bilateral hearing loss are REMANDED.
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