Kidney disease decisions — 2021

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is not service-connected.,Diabetes mellitus, type II, was not incurred in or aggravated by service.,Kidney disability and recurrent hypertension are not service-connected.,Erectile dysfunction is not service-connected.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction has been granted based on new evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's kidney cancer was not related to his service, including exposure to herbicide agents/Agent Orange. The preponderance of evidence did not support a connection between the Veteran's condition and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and renal insufficiency with edema, have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU effective October 20, 2014. However, the issues of increased ratings for CAD and an earlier effective date are remanded as they may significantly impact the decision on TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney condition, finding that it was not incurred in or due to his active-duty service and is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for renal glycosuria but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals of his claims for increased ratings for Erectile Dysfunction, Kidney Disability, Bilateral Hearing Loss Disability, and Diabetes Mellitus. The claim for an increased rating for Residuals of Cerebrovascular Accident is remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, bilateral eye disorder, and diabetes mellitus, type II were denied. The issues of service connection for a kidney disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension are being remanded.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of right kidney removal, which was dismissed due to the withdrawal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a kidney disorder related to herbicide agents, contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, or as secondary to myelodysplastic syndrome due to lack of evidence of current disability during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's kidney disorder, including cancer, is related to service, specifically his presumed exposure to herbicide agents such as Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of initial compensable evaluation for nephrolithiasis, right knee strain, and service connection for lower back disability, left knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, and lower gastrointestinal problems. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain any outstanding records and to schedule VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and chronic kidney disease due to Agent Orange exposure. The claims are being reviewed again as there is insufficient evidence in the previous opinions.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for kidney damage as secondary to hidradenitis suppurative and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for hidradenitis suppurative and kidney damage due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and further review is needed.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for anemia, a kidney disorder (nephrolithiasis), a skin disorder (basal cell carcinoma of the right temple, back, trunk, chest, and left ear), and residuals of plastic reconstruction of the left ear due to exposure to toxic chemical solvents.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of various conditions, including low back disability, right inguinal hernia repair, GERD, diabetes mellitus, CAD, neck disability, hypertension, hemorrhoids, renal failure, and colitis.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including nicotine dependency, thyroid disorder, kidney disorder, GERD, diabetes mellitus, type II, hepatitis C and its residuals, peripheral artery disease, high blood pressure, COPD, multiple myeloma, chronic anemia, coronary arteriosclerosis disease, erectile dysfunction, and back disorder. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically whether they can be classified as residuals of organic disease or injury, and their impact on locomotion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for renal cell carcinoma and chronic kidney disease due to exposure at Camp LeJeune, as these opinions were based on incorrect facts.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several conditions and service connection claims, including seasonal allergic rhinitis, migraine headaches, beta thalassemia minor, sinusitis, OSA, ED, and renal insufficiency.