The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and increased evaluation for renal dysfunction was denied. The Veteran did not have persistent edema, albuminuria, or decreased kidney function warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no persistent edema, albuminuria, or decreased kidney function warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- renal dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2020
- Citation
- A20016300
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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