Kidney disease decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is denied because his service dates do not correspond to any recognized period of war, thus he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's renal cell carcinoma and renal insufficiency were not shown in service or within a year of discharge, and there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's renal cell cancer is etiologically related to in-service exposure to petrochemicals, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for compensation benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's colon cancer and bilateral renal cancer are not related to his military service, including as due to herbicide exposure. The preponderance of evidence is against a finding that these cancers were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's service-connected kidney disorder does not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and burial benefits on that basis, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his death.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the issue of a kidney disorder was withdrawn prior to any decision by the Board. The remaining issues of erectile dysfunction and PTSD are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's kidney damage is not due to VA treatment, and the Board finds that there is no evidence showing medical service provided by VA were the proximate cause of any additional disability.

The Veteran's appeals for kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and sinusitis were dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The appeal for migraines was also dismissed as it is not related to service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for kidney disease, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service and that any current kidney disease is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, dyslipidemia, kidney disease (post transplant), coronary artery disease, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have status as a veteran during any period of active duty for training (ADT) or inactive duty training (IDT). Therefore, her claims seeking service connection for renal failure and bilateral foot disability are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic renal failure and hypertension, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 21, 2007. As of that date, the maximum disability rating available for end stage renal disease was granted, making the question of TDIU moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for renal cell carcinoma was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking the condition to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicides. His claims for increased rating and individual unemployability were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for microscopic hematuria, status post renal contusion is being remanded due to the need for further development and testing.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted, and his claim for service connection for disc disease, L4-L5 and L5-S1 with scoliosis was reopened. The rating for stricture of the urethra was increased to 60 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. His kidney stones have not resulted in recurrent stone formation or attacks of colic requiring catheter drainage, warranting a noncompensable rating. His sinusitis has not met the criteria for a higher than 10 percent evaluation.