The Veteran's nephropathy with hypertension was rated at 80% effective September 22, 2017. The RO restored the original rating of 10% for residuals of a stroke and assigned an effective date of August 13, 2013. Effective dates were also granted for bowel function impairment and aphasia associated with the Veteran's stroke. The Veteran was awarded TDIU as of October 19, 2015.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the Veteran's nephropathy with hypertension warranted an effective date of September 22, 2017 due to evidence showing a GFR below 30 milliliters per minute on September 22, 2017. The RO also restored the original rating and effective date for residuals of a stroke as there was no actual improvement in his condition at the time of the reduction. Effective dates were granted for bowel function impairment and aphasia associated with the Veteran's stroke based on their secondary service connection to the primary disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Nephropathy with hypertension, Bowel function impairment associated with residuals of a stroke, Aphasia associated with residuals of a stroke
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24040197
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and assistance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination and issuance of a statement of the case.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are at least as likely as not of such severity as to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for TDIU.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for nephropathy with hypertension was not proper, and thus restored secondary service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss issue is marked as 'unknown' due to lack of clear decision. TDIU remains granted.
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