The Veteran's pyelonephritis resulted in recurrent urinary tract infections requiring drainage or hospitalization more than two times per year prior to November 2017, and definite decrease in kidney function from November 2017 onwards. The Board granted a 30% rating for the period before November 8, 2017, and a 60% rating from November 8, 2017 to May 18, 2019. A 80% rating was denied after May 18, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pyelonephritis resulted in definite decrease in kidney function which warranted a 60% rating based on renal impairment from November 8, 2017 onwards. The evidence did not support a higher rating due to persistent edema and albuminuria with BUN more than 80 mg%, creatinine more than 8 mg%, or markedly decreased function of kidney or other organ systems.
- Claimed conditions
- pyelonephritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20010719
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