Service Connected Recurrent Kidney Stones ?

[mrmark1999]

Can i receive a VA rating for kidney stones ?

I first had Kidney stones while at 29 Palms Ca in the Marines I had 2 separate events one on right side and the other on the left side sent to the emergency room both times . I was also sent to Camp Pendelton for a urine study. All of this is in my Medical File. After my discharge I have had 11 different passed stones .One surgery to break up stones and a stent put in .I currently have 5 more stones in my kidney now .

Questions

Should I file a Clam ?

Can I file a clam?

Could it be considered service connected recurrent issue ?

If i do file how do i go about getting it Service connected?

If it is approved what kind of rating could i expect?

Edited August 13, 2014 by mrmark1999

[jbasser]

Kidney stones are rated under Renal Calculi criteria in the part 4. of the schedule for disability ratings.

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[Philip Rogers]

I would say yes, if they first appeared while in the Marines. jmo

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[Navy04]

Definitely, as long as it is documented in your military records. Some stuff the VA just does not like to rate. I had Shingles 2 times, yes I said twice in one year while active. The VA would not rate this, even though it is very unheard of someone having Shingles more than once in their life.

[mrmark1999]

Ok What would i need to do to file for it would i need to have all the times i was in the emergency room for the stones after i got out ? medications given ? MRI reports there has been so many stops at the doctor office while in service in 29 palms i was sent to med clinic for dehydration but my medical records don't show clinical records i just need to know what info i need to start the claim

[mrmark1999]

Ok well i finally have all of the service records and all of the civilian records and list of current medications that i have for kidney stones

1. is there any regulations i can site in the claim so i can steer the VA raters inn the right directions

2 any format to help organize

i just dont want to send a bunch of medical files im try ing to find a way to get them organised any help would be appreciated

[mrmark1999]

ok final update  on service connected kidney stones i was awarded the full 30%for kidney stones i did a FDC using the  DBQ filledout showed i was on medication that could include pain meds  and any other meds used for treatment thanks for all the help if some one needs more info let me know and i will get back and let you know