The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating prior to July 7, 2021, and a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter, for chronic kidney stones is denied. The evidence does not reflect recurrent kidney stones, frequent attacks of colic, albumin, transient or slight edema during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's treatment records do not reflect an eGFR of less than 60 during the entire appeal period and did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to July 7, 2021. Since July 7, 2021, the evidence does not reflect constant albuminuria with some edema or definite decrease in kidney function.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic kidney stones
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2022
- Citation
- 22028689
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