Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes, hypertension, stroke disorder, and kidney disorder are granted as the evidence is in approximate balance with regard to these claims.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, a stroke disorder (thrombosis), and stage IV kidney disease is granted.

The Board has determined that the February 2022 decision denying eligibility to enroll in the PCAFC is not consistent with applicable law and requires remand for development based on a precedent case. The Veteran's eligibility should be evaluated under the correct statutory criteria.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and earlier effective dates on several conditions, including scars, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 19, 2019 for the award of service connection for diabetes mellitus. The RO must now assign initial disability ratings for diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease), erectile dysfunction, and diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities from August 19, 2019 to August 9, 2022. Effective dates prior to August 10, 2022, for service connection for these conditions are also remanded.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the Board denied service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's kidney disorder and CMML are granted service connection, with a 100% rating for CMML effective July 1, 2025. Service connection is also granted for hypothyroidism.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including depression, mental health disorder, TBI, alopecia, headaches, TMJ disorder, insomnia, OSA, conjunctivitis, dry eye disorder, glaucoma, PFB, rhinitis, sinusitis, deviated septum, neck disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, left elbow disorder, asthma, hyperthyroid disorder, hives, anemia, DM (diabetes mellitus), heart disorder, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), kidney stones, hiatal hernia, hemorrhoids, right hip/thigh disorder, left hip/thigh disorder, varicose veins, heel spurs, pes planus, bunions, RUE neuropathy, LUE neuropathy, right hand disorder, left hand disorder, back disorder, RLE neuropathy, LLE neuropathy, HTN (hypertension), GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bladder disorder, ED (erectile dysfunction), prostate disorder, and gout.

The Board denied service connection for obesity, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year after separation. The Veteran's claims were not supported by medical records showing a relationship to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD). The evidence does not support a finding that CAD began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus II and eye disabilities due to potential errors in the decision-making process. Further examination and opinion are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal concerning various conditions was dismissed due to their death.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not associating the Veteran's service treatment records with the claims file, and therefore the Board is unable to decide the issues currently on appeal. The Board also finds that remand for development of a longitudinal exposure record (ILER) and a TERA opinion is necessary.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; with diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular edema; and chronic kidney disease was granted. The effective date is set at August 10, 2022, based on the effective date of the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is granted. The claims of a rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD), service connection for abdominal aortic aneurysm, and total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death was not caused by or related to any disease or injury in service, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, ocular hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective December 19, 2022.

The Veteran's kidney disability is remanded due to a duty to assist error, specifically the failure to obtain a VA examination for his glomerulonephropathy with bilateral end stage renal failure. The claim will be developed by obtaining a TERA memorandum and a TERA examination.

The Veteran's kidney disorder and CMML are granted service connection, with a 100% rating for CMML effective July 1, 2025. Service connection is also granted for hypothyroidism.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, including Agent Orange. The decision is based on the presumption that the Veteran was exposed during his service.

The Veteran's kidney cancer was granted a 100% disability rating from April 19, 2024 to October 30, 2024. After that date, the Veteran is not entitled to any compensation for his kidney cancer.,For his left knee strain status post left patella dislocation repair with degenerative arthritis and limitation of motion, a non-compensable disability rating was granted as of August 1, 2024.

The Veteran was granted service connection for asthma secondary to a service-connected condition (rhinitis).,Service connection was also granted for the aggravation of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches due to service-connected conditions.