Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for TBI residuals, depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and kidney disease. The Veteran's conditions are linked to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions that comply with previous Board directives.

The Veteran's renal cancer is granted as service-connected due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, and his cause of death from renal cancer is also granted. He is entitled to VA burial benefits based on the service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of renal cell carcinoma, including partial removal of the right kidney with hypertension, resulted in a 100 percent rating from September 16, 2023, due to persistent edema and albuminuria.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for rectal cancer and end stage renal failure secondary to his now service-connected rectal cancer. The decision is based on evidence that supports a finding of exposure to environmental hazards, including PFAS contamination at Camp Pendleton, which likely caused or aggravated the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residual disability, including renal insufficiency and gout due to Department of Veterans Affairs prescribed medication as it does not have jurisdiction over this issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and his death, as well as the potential impact of in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for kidney stones has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and renal failure due to a lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents during his service aboard the USS Catskill.

The Veteran's kidney disability is granted as service connected on a direct basis due to in-service herbicide exposure. The Veteran's colon disability remains unresolved and requires further examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service noise exposure and has persisted since service.,Hypercholesterolemia is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes, thus the claim cannot be granted.,There is no current diagnosis of hemorrhoids or renal dysfunction. The Veteran's complaints are deemed subjective and self-reported without objective evidence supporting these conditions.,The Veteran has bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and nephrolithiasis which were diagnosed post-service but not related to service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded as the etiology of the condition remains unclear.,Service connection for cervical spine disability (degenerative arthritis) is remanded due to insufficient evidence linking the current condition to service.,Service connection for nephrolithiasis is remanded as there are no definitive diagnoses prior to the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions on sleep disorders and secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for sinusitis. The issues of service connection for hepatitis C and kidney stones are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's renal calculi and urinary tract condition are being remanded for further examination and opinion. The rating for renal calculi prior to December 30, 2015 is denied, while a higher rating after that date is also denied.

The Veteran's chronic kidney disease, polycystic kidney, and hyperkalemia are caused by service-connected hypertension. The skin disability is not related to service or any event, injury, disease, or exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, kidney disease, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and dementia. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Board denied compensation for a kidney disability, finding that the Veteran's condition was not caused by VA care or treatment.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to incomplete development and the need for VA medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, specifically related to his exposure to commercial pesticides during military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for alcohol abuse disorder, bilateral callus, clavi, renal cell carcinoma, liver condition, and hepatitis C have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service for any of these conditions.,For pseudofolliculitis barbae, the Veteran's current condition has not met the criteria for a compensable rating.