The Veteran's kidney cancer residuals have been granted an increased rating of 30 percent effective April 21, 2021. The condition is rated based on the presence of albumin and red blood cells in his urine.
The deciding factor: The June 2021 VA examination found trace amounts of recurring albumin along with an abnormal amount of red blood cells in the Veteran's urine, warranting a 30 percent disability rating for kidney cancer residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- kidney cancer residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2021
- Citation
- 21076486
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