Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including nicotine dependency, thyroid disorder, kidney disorder, GERD, diabetes mellitus, type II, hepatitis C and its residuals, peripheral artery disease, high blood pressure, COPD, multiple myeloma, chronic anemia, coronary arteriosclerosis disease, erectile dysfunction, and back disorder. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically whether they can be classified as residuals of organic disease or injury, and their impact on locomotion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for renal cell carcinoma and chronic kidney disease due to exposure at Camp LeJeune, as these opinions were based on incorrect facts.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several conditions and service connection claims, including seasonal allergic rhinitis, migraine headaches, beta thalassemia minor, sinusitis, OSA, ED, and renal insufficiency.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for end stage renal disease on dialysis and amputation of left leg, foot, and toes have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney disease and bilateral ankle sprain with talus osteochondral lesion, finding no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for myeloproliferative disorder and renal cell carcinoma is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions, as well as whether they are related to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for kidney disability, including as related to exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran is advised to file a Supplemental Claim if he wishes to continue his appeal.

The Veteran's chronic kidney disease is found to be related to his exposure at Camp Lejeune, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Fort Wainwright. The case is returned to the RO for additional development, including requests from the Compensation Service and a review of unit records.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, hypertension, and kidney failure as the evidence did not show these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate discussion of a VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's kidney disability. The Veteran is asked to provide releases for any non-VA care providers and copies of her VA treatment records are sought. A new examination by an appropriately qualified clinician is arranged to address the etiology of her current kidney disability under the correct legal standard, based on review of the entire evidentiary record.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and kidney disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to herbicide exposure during his active duty in Vietnam.

The Board has reopened the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence received since a final December 2007 rating decision. The remaining issues on appeal, including those related to back disability and other conditions, are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for kidney disease, finding that the Veteran's current kidney disease did not manifest in service or for many years thereafter and was not related to his military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease, which was caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, finding that there was no evidence of unemployability prior to April 24, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney disability, finding that the Veteran's daily use of TCE during service is at least as likely as not the cause of his current condition.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for liver, kidney, and lung conditions due to insufficient information about the qualifications of the VA examiner who performed a July 2020 examination. The Veteran's representative also requested records from Dr. Bowers, but their relevance to the current issues is unclear.