Partly granted
The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the combined effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, but denied an increased rating for hydronephrosis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hydronephrosis did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there were no frequent attacks of colic requiring catheter drainage. However, he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his combined service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- hydronephrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25111331
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