Kidney disease decisions — 2020

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's testicular cancer, which caused his death, to in-service herbicide exposure or any other service-related factors.

The Veteran's hypertension with chronic kidney disease and voiding dysfunction is rated at 60 percent prior to August 1, 2013, and 80 percent since. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under these diagnostic codes.,For his CVA, the Veteran has been assigned ratings of 40 percent for voiding dysfunction, 10 percent each for bilateral cranial nerve X speech impediment and bilateral cranial nerve IX speech impediment.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for glaucoma and kidney disease due to inadequate medical opinions provided in May 2020.,Service connection for a sore in the right nostril, skin disorder, and glaucoma have been denied as there is no probative evidence showing these conditions were incurred or related to active service.

The Veteran's claimed conditions, including kidney disorder, heart disorders, peripheral vascular diseases of various extremities, hypertension, and back disability, were not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that neither heart disorder nor diabetes mellitus were related to service or any service-connected condition. The Board also found no evidence linking kidney cancer or chronic kidney disease to service.

The Veteran's right wrist median nerve compression, right hand pain, numbing of fingertips, and CTS are not service-connected.,There is no evidence of a kidney disorder or abdominal pain related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for kidney disease, kidney removal (to include residuals), and Barrett’s esophagus, all of which are related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during the Veteran's active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a new VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's period of last illness. The appellant is seeking additional amounts of accrued benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and vascular kidney disease are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations or evidence.,Specifically, the Veteran needs VA examinations for sinus issues, prostate issues, sleep apnea, acid reflux condition, acquired psychiatric disability (depression and/or anxiety), and gout.

The Board has remanded the claims for lung, kidney, and prostate disorders due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service. The Veteran is advised to consult with a medical professional and submit new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension and chronic kidney disease, as well as whether these conditions are related to his service-connected heart disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of renal cell carcinoma has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's flatfeet were aggravated by service and are considered secondary to his service-connected condition.,The Veteran's right hip disability is due to his service-connected flatfeet.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including low back disability, neck disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, kidney disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The evidence does not support a finding that these disabilities are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's urinary tract disorder. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition, which includes a bladder condition, kidney stones, and urinary frequency.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's kidney disorder is related to his service-connected lower back disorder and medication taken for it, and thus grants service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and lack of substantial compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's death is being reviewed, but additional medical opinions are needed from a physician.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether VA's treatment caused additional disability, and if so, whether it was due to carelessness or negligence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The rating for status post kidney transplant with chronic renal failure remains denied, as does the rating for hypertensive cardiovascular disease.