Kidney disease decisions — 2021

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of his conditions, including those listed on his death certificate. The VA must obtain a new medical opinion addressing whether these conditions are related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not caused by or related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and denied entitlement to accrued benefits.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of right ankle keloid removal, left foot disability, right foot disability, facial tic, pyelonephritis (claimed as chronic kidney infections), and lumbosacral strain status post L1-3 lumbar laminectomy have all been denied.,Service connection has not been established for any of the conditions listed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for VA examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and its secondary effects on other conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and chronic kidney disease was denied by the Board. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran required one or more daily injections of insulin, regulation of activities, or episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalizations.

The Veteran's request for an extension of time to file a substantive appeal was granted, and his February 13, 2003 substantive appeal is also considered timely filed.,An effective date of February 23, 2001 for the award of service connection for a congenital kidney disorder with kidney removal on the basis of a pending claim has been granted.

Service connection for liver disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, right lower extremity disorder, left lower extremity disorder, kidney disorder, and COPD was denied.,The Veteran's service treatment records did not show any relevant conditions or exposures that would support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left kidney disability, finding no current diagnosis of such condition during the appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining evidence and providing a VA examination. The Veteran's kidney disability is being reviewed, and his claimed exposure to burn pits during service needs to be verified.

The Veteran's high blood pressure is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher. The Board has found that the Veteran's knee disabilities and kidney condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for digestive, prostate, bladder incontinence, renal, glucose fasting impairment, hernia condition, peripheral vascular disease, and glaucoma disabilities due to potential service connection issues. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions in previous examinations. The claims are now pending and need further review by a VA examiner.

The Veteran's autoimmune disorder manifested by hair loss is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The Veteran's skin condition (claimed as photosensitivity with melasma) is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The Veteran's irregular menstrual cycle is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The Veteran's loss of an ovary secondary to an irregular menstrual cycle is being remanded due to its connection with the irregular menstrual cycle, which is also being remanded.,The Veteran's right kidney condition is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The Veteran's left hip disability and right hip disability are being remanded for a VA examination to determine if they were caused or aggravated by her service-connected low back disability, as well as any other potential causes such as in-service falls.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the causes and aggravations of the Veteran's kidney stones, residuals of kidney stone surgery (including scarring), and temporary total evaluation for convalescence from kidney stone surgery. The claims are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of chronic kidney disease has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's renal cell carcinoma, large abdominal scar, abdominal numbness, bone cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, and lymphatic cancer are all found to be related to his service-connected renal cell carcinoma.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sarcoidosis, multiple myeloma, POEMS Syndrome, a kidney condition, and thyroid condition, are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected kidney disability is not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating from August 27, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to July 3, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran was still employed and making a sufficient income.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for kidney and heart disabilities due to herbicide exposure, as there is insufficient information provided by the Veteran regarding his non-VA medical records. The Veteran must provide names of his non-VA treatment providers or their medical release forms.