Kidney disease decisions — 2001
143 indexed Board decisions in 2001.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2001
The Board found that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he is not helpless or blind, nor so nearly helpless or blind as to require such assistance. The RO has also awarded a 30 percent rating for mood disorder, 10 percent ratings for hypertension and enlarged prostate with nocturia, and noncompensable ratings for bronchitis and gastritis/pancreatitis.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2001
The Board has determined that the veteran's renal calculus condition, which was previously rated at 20 percent, is now rated at 10 percent due to improvement in symptoms and no more than mild with occasional attacks of colic. The claim for restoration of the prior 20 percent rating is denied.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2001
The Board has determined that the veteran's cause of death, advanced renal cell carcinoma, was related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service. The appellant is also granted eligibility for dependents' educational assistance.
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