Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has denied service connection for kidney failure due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The respiratory disorder claim is remanded as there is insufficient information on whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents or asbestos during his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease (claimed as kidney failure) associated with exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for renal/kidney disability and hypertension need to be remanded due to incomplete medical opinions, lack of relevant records, and the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cancer of the testicle and kidney due to insufficient medical evidence, requiring a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's shin splints claim is being remanded as it may be related to his already service-connected bilateral pes planus, and a new examination is needed.,The Veteran's left wrist disorder claim is being remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) claim is being remanded due to the need for an in-service stressor verification and a VA psychiatric examination.,The Veteran's prostate disorder claim is being remanded as it may be related to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals, and a VA examination is needed.,The Veteran's skin disorder claim is being remanded as it may be related to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals, and a VA examination is needed.,The Veteran's kidney disorder claim is being remanded due to the need for verification of an in-service kidney condition or exposure to a chemical or jet fuel associated with assisting with recovery efforts in a plane crash at Eglin Air Force Base.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, as his current symptoms may be related to his service-connected cerebral infarction. The TDIU claim is also being deferred until these other claims can be adjudicated.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for renal cell carcinoma, finding that it was not present during service and is not related to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, kidney disorder, skin disorder, and GERD have been granted. The appeal for service connection for CAD is remanded due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for kidney cancer, sleep apnea, and right third finger scar. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and the need for further evidentiary development.

The Veteran's kidney stones are rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines, and thus an evaluation in excess of 30 percent is denied. The Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU on an extraschedular basis from February 29, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney disability and a heart disability, finding that the Veteran's in-service symptoms were likely manifestations of underlying conditions that resulted in his current disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in duty to assist and insufficient evidence regarding service connection for kidney cancer, which may be related to herbicide exposure during active service. The Veteran needs to provide VA Form 21-4142 for any relevant medical providers and a VA examination is required.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for bronchitis, a kidney condition, a lumbar spine disability, right foot arthritis, left knee arthritis, and a deviated septum. The claim of service connection for DMII secondary to bilateral knee and foot disabilities and/or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a kidney disability and kidney lesions as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the current condition.

The Veteran's renal calculi and headache disability are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD due to sexual trauma with alcohol dependence.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disability, urinary disability, testicular disability, respiratory disability, right shoulder disability, right and left heel disabilities, post-operative hernia residuals, sleep disability (insomnia), E. coli infection residuals, and a disability manifested by obesity. The issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sciatic disorder is dismissed as the condition is already included in the residuals of stroke granted service connection and awarded a 100 percent disability rating.,Service connection for kidney stones is denied due to lack of evidence showing that the condition began during active service or was related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 60 percent for incontinence is denied as he is already receiving the highest available rating based on his disability.,Service connection for dermatitis is denied because the Veteran does not have more than 40% of exposed areas affected, and systemic therapy is not required.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for seizures is granted as he meets the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis of a nerve.,Service connection for slurred speech is denied because it does not meet the criteria for a separate disability.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for kidney disease as secondary to diabetes mellitus because there is no evidence of chronic kidney disease during the claims period.