Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for residuals of inverted papilloma was granted due to service connection based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claim for renal tuberculosis was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to his service.

The Board has determined that the remand directives were not completed and there have been issues with the medical opinions provided. The claims for service connection are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral iliac artery aneurysm, right; bilateral iliac artery aneurysm, left; carotid artery occlusive disease; infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm; and removal of spleen due to river flukes as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease. The issues of service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II (due to herbicide exposure) have been granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals of the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right kidney cyst, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service or his service-connected kidney stones.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment prior to March 7, 2017.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been granted. The rating issues related to his knees and lower extremities, as well as his left eye disabilities, are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for increased ratings in several conditions, including left sided sciatica radiculopathy and sinusitis. The Veteran's lumbar spine scar and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine were granted initial compensable ratings, while his spermatocele (status post vasectomy) and right ankle sprain with instability were denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of certain evidence and medical opinions. The Veteran's cause of death is being reviewed, along with his kidney disease and failure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, renal cysts, and prostate complications were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have residuals from his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or other related conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a kidney disorder, finding that there was no evidence of pre-existing condition prior to service and that it did not become manifest during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of compliance with previous directives, including obtaining a dose estimate from the Under Secretary for Health. The case is now referred back to the VA Under Secretary for Health and then to the VA Under Secretary for Benefits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart disability, kidney disease, and bilateral eye disability (claimed as glaucoma with blindness) due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the medical opinions provided are insufficient to adjudicate the claims and requires additional examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection for various conditions, including polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), kidney condition, bilateral hip condition, thyroid condition, and gastrointestinal condition (GERD).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for chronic kidney disease, which may be related to exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran's prostate cancer and its treatment are also being considered.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with a previous remand directive regarding the Veteran's kidney disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions have been withdrawn and are dismissed.,New evidence has reopened claims for PTSD, lumbar spine disability, congestive heart failure, erectile dysfunction, and kidney disability.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability associated with multiple abdominal surgeries performed by VA in March 2014, finding that the residuals were not caused by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU, and his combined rating is less than 70% even when considering multiple conditions. The Director of Compensation Service determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an extraschedular TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's renal cancer is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran served in Vietnam and reported recurrent exposure to herbicide agents while aboard the USS Dallas.