The Board granted an initial rating of 100 percent for neoplasm of the kidney from August 10, 2022, to February 23, 2023, and remanded issues related to a compensable rating for residuals of neoplasm of the kidney since February 23, 2023, as well as service connection for chronic kidney disease.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's neoplasm of the left kidney was removed in August 2022 and was in remission six months later, warranting a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7528 during that period.
- Claimed conditions
- neoplasm of the kidney, chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24063240
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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