Kidney disease decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for service connection was granted in a June 2013 rating decision, and he is now receiving benefits for diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, and major depressive disorder due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The agent fees were awarded based on this grant of benefits.

The Veteran's metromenorrhagia was incurred during ACDUTRA and is granted service connection.,There is no current diagnosis of a kidney disorder, thus denial of service connection for the condition.,The Veteran's asthma was aggravated by active duty and is granted service connection.,The Veteran's costochondritis is not related to her service or any service-connected disability and is denied service connection.,The Veteran's hypertension did not have an onset during ACDUTRA, is not proximately due to a service-connected condition, and is denied service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease, finding that his condition was aggravated by his military service from March 2007 to December 2009.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hand disability (arthritis), bilateral knee disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, gall bladder removal residuals, thyroid condition, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The claims are pending on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his cerebral vascular accident residuals and peripheral neuropathy, rendered him in need of aid and attendance prior to July 22, 2016. Since then, he has required assistance due to the severity of his conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for a kidney disorder, specifically whether it is related to diabetes or service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, end stage renal disease, a right leg disorder, and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran was on active duty or inactive duty training when he developed hypertension during service. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the hypertension claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment prior to March 7, 2017.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for cervical spine, left shoulder, lumbar spine, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities were all denied. The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for allergic rhinitis was also denied.,The petition to reopen the previously denied claim of obesity secondary to service-connected hypertension was granted.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and did not reopen the claim for end-stage renal disease.

The Veteran's kidney dysfunction, colon cancer, coronary artery disease (CAD), liver dysfunction, and diabetes mellitus type II are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his time in service at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection for the Veteran’s claimed conditions is denied as there is no medical evidence showing a link between his current disabilities and exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune during service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection. Service connection for jungle rot, prostate condition, kidney condition, and skin condition other than jungle rot are denied. The Veteran's onychomycosis is rated at 10 percent effective October 16, 2015.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea, left and right wrist disabilities, and headaches due to potential service connection based on exposure to herbicides during service. The AOJ is required to confirm whether the USS Oriskany was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions and new evidence presented by the appellant. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability.,The Veteran did not have any pending claims for accrued benefits at the time of his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including DMII and prostate cancer, are remanded due to insufficient evidence of exposure to herbicide agents. The issues of left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, mouth cancer, and kidney or bladder disorder are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Gulf War Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction, and other conditions due to insufficient medical opinions in the original examination reports. The Veteran will need to undergo further VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection, including those for pulmonary disorder, neurological disorder, sinus disorder, kidney disorder, right knee disorder, numbness of the left side of the face, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding these issues during a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tuberculosis, left hand disability, right leg nerve damage, right knee disability, colon cancer, liver lesions, and kidney lesions have been denied. The Board found no evidence of active tuberculosis during or after service, and did not find that any other condition was incurred or aggravated by service.