The Veteran's nephrolithiasis has been rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The Board denied an increased rating as there was no evidence of renal dysfunction warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s nephrolithiasis did not manifest with renal dysfunction that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Schedule).
- Claimed conditions
- Nephrolithiasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19101807
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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