The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for the service-connected chronic kidney disease with Bosniak III cyst and nephropathy, as it was confirmed that the Veteran's condition had developed into clear cell renal carcinoma.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's Bosniak cyst had grown to a malignant neoplasm, which warranted a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7528.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic kidney disease with Bosniak III cyst and nephropathy, clear cell renal carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087744
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