Partly granted
The appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus was dismissed due to untimeliness, while the Veteran was granted a 30 percent initial rating for neoplasm of the kidney with kidney removal.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's neoplasm of the kidney resulted in the removal of one kidney and met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 7500, while the untimely appeal for tinnitus did not meet the required filing period.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, neoplasm of the kidney, to include kidney removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107255
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