The Board denied a rating higher than 60 percent for chronic kidney disease but granted a separate rating of 10 percent for hypertension. The Board also remanded service connection for cholecystectomy and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GFR ranges between 30 to 44 mL/min/1.73 m2, which does not meet the criteria for an 80 percent rating for chronic kidney disease. However, his hypertension requires continuous medication for control and meets the criteria for a separate 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Hypertension (HTN)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25035867
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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- Denied
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