The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The current rating of 60 percent for chronic kidney disease, stage 3, is maintained. A separate 10 percent rating was granted for the left knee meniscectomy on and after April 14, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's kidney disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it does not require regular dialysis or cause significant functional impairment. The left knee strain with meniscal tear is rated based on the current symptoms which do not warrant an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Left Knee Strain with Meniscal Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19155231
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