The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was denied. The hypertension with renal insufficiency and cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spur formation were both found to not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show markedly decreased function of kidney or other organ systems, especially cardiovascular, as required for a 100% rating for hypertension with renal insufficiency. The Veteran's cervical spine condition was rated at 30%, which is the maximum under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension with renal insufficiency, Cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spur formation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2019
- Citation
- A19003384
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