The Veteran's kidney disability, including hydronephrosis, nephrolithiasis, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, and left and right kidney cysts, is rated at 30 percent since February 29, 2016. A separate rating for urinary tract infections as a manifestation of the kidney disability is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's kidney disability has been manifested by recurrent stone formation requiring diet therapy and/or drug therapy to warrant a 30 percent rating since the date VA received his claim, which he has continuously pursued.
- Claimed conditions
- Hydronephrosis, Nephrolithiasis, Chronic kidney disease, Hematuria, Left and right kidney cyst (kidney disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26027065
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