Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's renal cell carcinoma, status post right kidney nephrectomy is rated at 80 percent, which is the highest schedular rating allowed for a malignant neoplasm of the genitourinary system. The Board found that his condition manifested as generalized poor health characterized by lethargy, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, or limitation of exertion, warranting this higher rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for chronic kidney disease as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and kidney disability due to potential herbicide agent exposure during service. The Veteran's unit was not found to have served near the DMZ in Korea.

The Board denied service connection for liver cancer, hepatitis C, and kidney disability. The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to liver cancer with a contributory cause of cardiac dysrhythmia.

The Veteran's kidney condition appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his claim.,Service connection for a neck condition and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy is granted. The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and tension headaches are rated at 30 percent each.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on the issues of chronic fatigue, hemorrhoids, genitalia pain, kidney pain, bilateral hearing loss, liver condition, lumbar strain, cholelithiasis (gallbladder condition), and chest pain have been remanded due to lack of evidence or further medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and kidney cancer, both secondary to Agent Orange exposure. Service connection was denied for thyroid disorder as it is not related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC claims are granted beginning December 4, 2015. The VA has remanded the issues of increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and service connection for renal dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic renal disease due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Service connection for hypertension was denied as new and material evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of July 27, 2012. The right foot sprain rating is denied. A temporary total rating for left knee surgery is granted from August 22, 1990 to November 1, 1990. Chronic constipation is rated at 10 percent effective July 12, 2012. Limitation of flexion of the left and right knees are denied. The Veteran's need for aid and attendance is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on four different conditions have been dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Board has decided that the VA's partial kidney removal surgery resulted in complications, and they are remanding the case to obtain a complete copy of the informed consent documents.

The Veteran's kidney stones and sleep apnea are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions, while the neck disorder is granted on a direct basis. Obesity was not found to be a disability for VA compensation purposes.,Chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to incomplete medical records, including treatment notes from private providers and VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection are also being considered.

The Veteran's kidney disorder is remanded for further development and medical opinions regarding its etiology, including consideration of his service-connected conditions and potential herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease due to secondary service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for acute renal failure, secondary to his service-connected ulcerative colitis, is granted. The claims for TTP/HUS, cardiomyopathy, CVA, and seizures are also remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for kidney disease, but granted secondary service connection for myelodysplastic syndrome.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's kidney conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a horseshoe kidney and kidney stones, finding that these conditions are not related to his military service.