Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, kidney end stage renal failure, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, and alveolar hydatid disease due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

Your appeals for service connection on several conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The appeal will not be resumed unless someone requests substitution.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining SSA records beyond medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess syncope associated with DM and hypertension.

The effective date for the award of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is set at December 30, 2014. The Board found that the cause of death, kidney cancer, was directly related to military service and not due to presumptive exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction is dismissed. The claims for chronic kidney disease, headache condition, OSA, and diabetes are remanded.

The Board has granted effective dates of January 7, 2016 for the awards of service connection for various conditions including diabetes mellitus and its manifestations, kidney failure, bilateral lower extremity amputations, and CHF.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for TMJ dysfunction is denied. The Veteran had interincisal range of motion from 21 to 29 mm without dietary restrictions, warranting a 20 percent disability rating prior to November 20, 2024, and a 10 percent disability rating thereafter.,The claim for an effective date prior to May 27, 2023, for the 70 percent evaluation of the other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is denied. The Veteran's symptoms did not worsen within one year from the date of his May 2023 claim.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and left kidney disorder are both denied. There is no evidence of current disabilities or in-service injuries that could be linked to these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo secondary to tinnitus is remanded, as the issue has not been fully adjudicated.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of left adrenal mass was not reconsidered due to lack of new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus remains at a 10% rating, but the appeal is mixed as some issues were granted (bilateral pes planus) while others are pending.

The Board has granted the appellant's appeals for service connection for PTSD and sleep disorder, as well as his claims for Addison's disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, duodenal ulcer with helicobacter pylori, hypothyroidism, bilateral knee condition, and lumbar strain disorder. The appeal regarding whether evidence submitted with the January 2016 application constituted new and material evidence with respect to veteran status is also granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to readjudicate his previously denied claims for posttraumatic stress disorder, right shoulder disability, and right ankle disability. The claims are being remanded due to errors in satisfying VA's statutory duties under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeal is granted as the Board finds that his left knee disability and cervical spine disability are related to his service-connected pes planus. The claim for neoplasm of the left kidney remains denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for vascular artery disease and chronic kidney disease due to a failure to fully develop the claim, including obtaining an examination.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine degenerative changes with canal stenosis, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), and tinnitus.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and TDIU/DEA are being remanded due to the assignment of new effective dates.,Effective dates have been granted for CRD, DM, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The RO is instructed to assign appropriate initial ratings and adjudicate the remaining TDIU and DEA claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fatigue, dizziness, and chronic kidney disease secondary to the Veteran's service-connected multiple myeloma due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a heart condition, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's disability rating for chronic kidney disease was reduced from 60% to 30%, effective December 1, 2025. The Board has restored the 60% rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service and has been granted.,The Veteran's kidney cancer and residuals are related to his military service and have been granted.,The Veteran's COPD is related to his military service, specifically exposure to toxic substances like TCDD and asbestos. The claim for COPD remains pending due to the need for a remand.,The Veteran's OSA is related to his military service, specifically exposure to toxic substances like TCDD and asbestos. The claim for OSA remains pending due to the need for a remand.