The Veteran's initial evaluation for nephrolithiasis is denied as it does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent. The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 19, 2012, for service connection for chronic fatigue is also denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show severe hydronephrosis or renal dysfunction, which would warrant a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7509. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for chronic fatigue was denied as there was no prior formal or informal claim before April 19, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- nephrolithiasis, chronic fatigue
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2018
- Citation
- 18140509
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