Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for service-connected renal cancer, right kidney s/p nephrectomy was denied as there were no symptoms or reoccurrence of the cancer prior to November 25, 2014. The Veteran's scars associated with the surgeries are rated at a 10% since May 31, 2013.

The appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his cause of death.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sarcoidosis, sickle cell anemia, bilateral hearing loss, vision disability, flat feet, acquired psychiatric disability, insomnia, heart disability, hepatitis C, and kidney disability is granted with effective dates ranging from November 25, 2013 to the date of grant. The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for erectile dysfunction is granted. The claims for renal dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and hypertensive heart disease are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hepatitis, non-A non-B; right pyelonephritis (kidney condition); an acquired mental disorder (anxiety and major depressive disorder); an ectopic pregnancy and its residuals; and hyperthyroidism due to unclear etiology and need for further development.

Service connection is granted for residuals of prostate cancer and heart condition (including an old inferior myocardial infarction).,The Veteran's kidney cancer claim is remanded as additional medical records are needed to determine the relationship between his service-connected conditions and his current health issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examination reports and needs a new examination to determine if the Veteran's kidney disorder is related to service, or if it is caused by his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension as the evidence did not support a link to active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, insomnia, and renal failure (claimed as kidney disease) have been withdrawn by the appellant. The Board has dismissed these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and entitlement to Dependent's Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits due to deficiencies in a previous VA medical opinion.

The Board has determined that additional evidence has been added to the record and must be considered before a final decision can be made on the claims for service connection for various disabilities. The appeal is being remanded to allow for this review.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including left leg or knee disability, rectal bleeding, swollen hands and feet, rheumatoid arthritis, multi-site arthritis of the right shoulder, multi-site arthritis of the right hip, multi-site arthritis of the cervical spine (neck), multi-site arthritis of the lumbar spine (low back), right leg nerve damage, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, left kidney disability, gallbladder disability, sinusitis, headaches, appendix disability, discoloration and bacteria on the feet, erectile dysfunction, and eye disability or vision problems. The Board found no current disabilities for several conditions and concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support a relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions. The Veteran's disabilities are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand. The claims for rash/skin condition and chronic hepatitis with hiatal hernia and liver disease are dismissed as the appellant withdrew them at a hearing.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's CKD is secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding new and material evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection have been reopened, but further development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the appellant's exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan, Alabama during her period of ACDUTRA. The VA will provide appropriate examinations and determine if there is a relationship between these conditions and the in-service exposures.

The Veteran's stepson, L.B., is recognized as a helpless child due to his cerebral palsy.,Service connection for left knee arthritis and swollen lips (claimed as hives) are granted based on in-service burn pit exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inextricably intertwined issues and insufficient medical opinions.