The Veteran's increased rating claim for neoplasm of the kidney, status post left nephrectomy is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent disability rating.,The Veteran's compensable rating claim for bronchoalveolar carcinoma, status post right lower lobectomy is denied as his FEV-1 and FEV-1/FVC do not meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports did not show evidence of constant albuminuria with some edema, definite decrease in kidney function, hypertension, creatinine 4 to 8mg percent, generalized poor health characterized by lethargy, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, or limitation of exertion, which are required for a higher than 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7500.,The VA examination reports showed FEV-1 and FEV-1/FVC within normal limits post-bronchodilator, which do not meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6844.
- Claimed conditions
- neoplasm of the kidney, bronchoalveolar carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20021829
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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