Kidney disease decisions — 2010

The Veteran's cause of death was acute renal failure due to sepsis, with myasthenia gravis and anemia as contributing causes. The Board found that none of the certified causes of death were related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's kidney disability had its onset during service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding whether he has any complications from his diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease and renal disease.

The Board found that the Veteran's renal failure and diabetes mellitus are likely related to his exposure to mercury in service, but not to ionizing radiation. The claims for service connection were granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his cause of death, which was renal failure due to staphatineus pneumonitis with sepsis. The Board concluded that there is no link between the Veteran's active military service and his death.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is granted due to inadequate VA medical treatment resulting in the rupture of his abdominal aortic aneurysm, leading to additional disabilities.

The Veteran's renal insufficiency is found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and the claim for TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and considering theories of service connection such as secondary to her service-connected Crohn's disease.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for acid reflux, hypertension, and kidney cyst have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of those claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, but the Board is remanding the case to further develop and consider his claims as they relate to chronic kidney disorder, skin disorders of the feet/toenails, PTSD, and Type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death from end stage renal disease is not service-connected, as there is no medical evidence showing a direct link between his service and his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for testicular sarcoma, liver disability, kidney disability, and bilateral knee sarcoma have been denied as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the issues of back disability and arthritis, left knee disability, renal failure, and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided to the appellant regarding her DIC claim based on a previously service-connected condition. The Veteran's death is being considered for service connection, but there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's transitional cell carcinoma of the right kidney is found to be related to his service in Vietnam, and his headaches are found to be due to his service-connected PTSD. Both conditions have been granted service connection.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that no service-connected disability caused or contributed to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for kidney stones secondary to his service-connected peptic ulcer disease was denied by the Board.

The Veteran seeks service connection for various conditions, including renal cell carcinoma and its secondary effects, as a result of exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service. The Board has ordered additional development due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are severe enough to prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a renal mass, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.