Kidney disease decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is denied as the evidence does not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or continuous medication with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is denied as the evidence does not show total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease, stage 3A and left ankle gout are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The Board will seek a new examination to determine if the conditions are related to his service-connected hypertension or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's kidney disability, including hydronephrosis, nephrolithiasis, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, and left and right kidney cysts, is rated at 30 percent since February 29, 2016. A separate rating for urinary tract infections as a manifestation of the kidney disability is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to concerns about the adequacy of medical care provided, including delayed diagnosis of hyperaldosteronism.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including liver disability, kidney disability, temporomandibular disorder, right hip disability, left hip disability, and left shoulder disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by current diagnoses or evidence of functional impairment.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for chronic kidney disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, DM II, and CKD secondary to the appellant's service-connected right knee disability and adjustment disorder with depression and mixed anxiety. The ratings are assigned based on these connections.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic kidney disease secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted, with effective dates ranging from January 1, 2016 to October 30, 2014. The appeal for an earlier effective date for a 20% rating for left lower extremity neuropathy has been dismissed.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities, a right shoulder disorder, erectile dysfunction, and cardiovascular and kidney disorders. The appeals were dismissed as there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's initial ratings for kidney cancer and scarring from treatment have been denied as there is no evidence of compensable residual conditions.

The Veteran's incisional ventral hernia is rated at 40 percent from June 3, 2013 to February 13, 2020. An effective date of November 1, 2013 for TDIU and an effective date of June 3, 2013 for DEA under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 are granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for renal toxicity was dismissed because he withdrew the appeal prior to a decision. The Board also remanded the claim of service connection for colon cancer due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney stone disability, finding that the Veteran's condition is at least as likely as not related to his service exposure to Agent Orange. The decision resolves all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for DIC, nonservice-connected survivor's pension benefits, and accrued benefits due to incomplete development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active service at Fort Hood.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for kidney cancer and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period from February 10, 2016, to December 6, 2027 due to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as moot because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities resulted in a combined schedular evaluation of at least 70% prior to October 15, 2024, and he was able to maintain employment despite his conditions.

The Veteran's kidney condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are not service-connected.,The Veteran's bipolar disorder is not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is granted. The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for retroorbital headache with diplopia is denied. The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for hypertension to include chronic kidney disease stage 3 is denied.