Kidney disease decisions — 2015

The Veteran's cause of death was due to adult respiratory distress syndrome, diabetes, renal disease and arteriosclerotic heart disease. The Board found that these conditions were not caused or substantially related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for an additional VA examination and outstanding records. The AOJ will have an opportunity to review this evidence on remand.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current kidney disorder, including exposure during service. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be remanded.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of tinea versicolor or a kidney disorder, and therefore the Veteran's claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran died in February 2011 from natural causes and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The appellant applied for nonservice-connected VA burial benefits, but the claim is denied as none of the criteria for payment are met under either the old or new regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected pulmonary embolism, systemic lupus erythematosus, and nephrotic syndrome have been asymptomatic throughout the pendency of this case.,As a result, no compensable ratings are warranted for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be decided, including obtaining medical examinations to determine if the Veteran's renal and spleen conditions are related to his service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding hypertension and kidney dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus caused or aggravated his recurrent episodes of acute renal failure, which constitutes a chronic renal disability. Therefore, secondary service connection for a renal disability is granted.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the reopening of service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, a right kidney disability, and back pain. As such, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeals.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her father's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his death to his military service.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the Board denied the appeal due to lack of required documentation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's kidney disability, diagnosed as bilateral cortical renal cysts, is not etiologically related to his active service and was not present within one year of his separation from active duty. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for syncope and residuals of kidney cancer, finding no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any kidney disability found.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for large vessel disease, claimed as coronary artery disease, has been reopened. The RO granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD from November 22, 2010 and denied all other claims.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before a decision can be reached on the merits of the Veteran's claims.