Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's kidney condition and right knee disability were denied service connection as they are not shown to be related to his military service or secondary to a service-connected disability.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected right ankle disability was also denied.

The Board has found that additional development is needed to fully assist the Veteran with his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and updating VA treatment records. The claims are remanded for these purposes.

The Board denied service connection for cataracts as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. It remanded the cases of hypertension and kidney disease related to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's back disability, diagnosed as left flank/lower back pain, is granted service connection. The rating for his kidney disability remains at 10 percent and the scar associated with his kidney surgery is also rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, which included acute myocardial infarction due to extensive ischemic heart disease and end-stage renal disease, is related to service exposure. The Board found reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant regarding the Veteran's exposure to dioxins and lead during service, leading to a finding of service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for kidney cancer, left lower extremity neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus II, and right lower extremity neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus II have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeal is granted.,The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's dermatitis, hypertension (HTN), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) have been granted service connection due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.,Service connection for tuberculosis (TB) has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's kidney disease, which he claims was caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service, is related to this exposure. The decision grants service connection for kidney disease due to Camp Lejeune contamination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's in-service stomach complaints and the need for a new opinion from an appropriate examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his renal disability, hypertension, and related disabilities. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the primary issue being remanded.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer, rhinitis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, chronic dermatitis (bilateral arms), gastroenteritis, and GERD have been granted service connection. The remaining issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's prostate disability, left knee disability, kidney disability, and cancer of the left ear were denied service connection as there was no evidence to support their onset or relationship to his military service.,A compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for impaired fasting glucose, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, cataracts, vitreous degeneration, right knee disability, left foot and right foot plantar fasciitis, IBS, diverticulosis, cholelithiasis, inguinal hernia, prostate enlargement, hypertrophy of the prostate, kidney cyst, microscopic hematuria, thick walled bladder, esophagitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, and stricture and stenosis of esophagus have all been denied.,The Veteran's service connection claims are not supported by evidence showing a current disability or a relationship to service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disability, and renal disability due to insufficient evidence. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic kidney disease is secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarction, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that multiple myeloma was the primary cause and segmental glomerulosclerosis and kidney failure were contributory causes. The appeal is based on direct service connection without any presumption or exposure basis.

The Board dismissed the appeals for chronic sinusitis, chronic pharyngitis, fatty liver, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, kidney disease, right shoulder joint pain, left shoulder joint pain, right hip pain, and left hip pain. The appeal for arthralgias, multiple sites was remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The appeals for sleep apnea and urticaria were also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the issues of a rating in excess of 30 percent for status post kidney transplant and a compensable disability rating for scars secondary to status post kidney transplant. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's cause of death, which included chronic kidney disease and malaria, is denied as service connection for these conditions cannot be established due to lack of evidence supporting a direct or secondary relationship with his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine conditions, cardiovascular condition, fatigue, and a vision condition are remanded. Service connection is granted for the residuals of kidney and ureter removal and associated surgical scar.