Partly granted
The veteran's 10% rating for hydronephrosis and left ureteral pelvic junction abnormality was restored effective July 21, 2022. However, the request for a higher rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The agency did not follow proper procedures to reduce the veteran's rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hydronephrosis, left ureteral pelvic junction abnormality status post dilation and stent
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005256
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