Kidney disease decisions — 2025

The veteran's service connection claim for a kidney condition was granted based on toxic exposure during their Navy service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and anemia were granted. The claims for bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction, gouty arthropathy were denied. The claim for transient ischemic attack was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic kidney disease, stating it is not linked to the veteran's service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and renal cell carcinoma were granted.

The veteran's claims for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy sciatica, and knee strains were granted as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine condition. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Other conditions were remanded.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for ulcerative colitis was granted at 60%. Claims for service connection for kidney mass, kidney stones, and tremors due to Camp Lejeune contaminated water were denied. Claims for service connection for thoracic strain and neck strain were remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of VA examination and opinion regarding his service connection claims for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, arthritis, an enlarged heart, frostbite, prostate enlargement, kidney tumor, and high blood pressure. The Veteran contends that these conditions began during service or are related to service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and rating due to a procedural error in determining the validity of the substitute appellant.

The veteran's appeals for service connection for chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus type II were dismissed because the veteran withdrew them. The appeals for left knee disability and migraines were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, stating that there was no evidence showing an increase in disability before March 2, 2012.

The veteran's service connection for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) was restored effective July 1, 2020. The veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on housebound status from the same date and an effective date of October 2, 2018, for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board remanded all issues to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors and to satisfy a regulatory or statutory duty. The Veteran's claims are being sent back for further evaluation, including TERA examinations.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal, finding that the severance of service connection for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney disease, scars, and hypertension was improper. The Board also granted the appeal for the severance of Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board granted service connection for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) effective July 1, 2020, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status from the same date. The veteran also received an effective date of October 2, 2018, for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for cause of death to obtain missing medical records and a medical nexus opinion.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of chronic kidney disease to correct errors and obtain adequate medical examination.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of renal cell carcinoma, right kidney removal due to cancer, and kidney removal scar. The Board acknowledged a medical opinion linking the condition to Agent Orange but found it inadequate.

The Board remanded the issues of service connection for a kidney disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's request for an additional hearing was denied.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board decided that the reduction of the veteran's kidney cancer rating from 100% to 0% was improper and restored the 100% rating effective December 1, 2022.