Kidney disease decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney condition, iron deficiency anemia secondary to Crohn's disease, and skin condition due to herbicide exposure. The issues of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension with mild renal insufficiency has been granted a disability rating of 30 percent, effective February 9, 2007. The decision also found that the Veteran does not have chronic kidney disease (CKD) but is at least in equipoise as to having mildly decreased kidney function.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for renal cell carcinoma of the right kidney due to Agent Orange exposure is being remanded as there is no positive association between exposure to herbicides and renal cell carcinoma.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of consideration regarding pre-service onset or aggravation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to her hepatitis C.

The Veteran's kidney cancer is granted service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Korea.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and renal insufficiency due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during active service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cause of death due to new and material evidence, but has remanded it for further development regarding potential exposure to herbicides while stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected Dupuytren's syndrome and right knee disability caused or aggravated his cause of death, which includes arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease, hypertensive heart disease, and end stage renal disease.

The Veteran's renal cell carcinoma may be service-connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange, but the specific type of cancer (soft-tissue sarcoma) is unclear from the records. The Board has ordered a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran’s cancer qualifies for presumptive service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for a kidney disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for neuropathy in multiple extremities. The decision is not clear on whether service connection can be granted based on secondary to diabetes mellitus or other conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, chronic kidney disease, prostate disorder, and osteoarthritis, all of which were presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in service. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or any incident therein.

The Veteran's hypertension and chronic kidney disease are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange). The right eye disability is remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for the Veteran’s hypertension and chronic kidney disease is established based on new evidence. Service connection for a right eye disability, claimed as secondary to hypertension, remains pending.

The Veteran's kidney disorder, prostate disorder, and residuals of a stroke are being remanded for further examination to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The conditions of chronic kidney disease, left upper extremity neurological disorder (peripheral neuropathy), left elbow disability (traumatic arthritis), and left arm disability (shoulder osteoarthritis) are now granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and kidney disease, finding that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for memory loss and remanded the issue of service connection for left kidney radical nephrectomy due to lack of evidence of a diagnosed disability. The Veteran's claim for left kidney removal is being remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral eye disability, heart disability, kidney disability, diabetes mellitus, stroke residuals, memory loss, and blackouts and seizures, all claimed as related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were otherwise linked to the Veteran's time in active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, renal insufficiency, and prostate problems due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.