The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for chronic kidney disease was withdrawn. Other issues related to hypertension and knee disability were remanded for further review.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the requirements for withdrawal of the appeal regarding chronic kidney disease were met, but other issues required additional evidence and opinions.

Claimed conditions

chronic kidney disease, hypertension, right total knee replacement (right knee disability)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 22, 2025

Citation

25000852

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