Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos or volatile organic compounds and his service connection claim for renal cell carcinoma.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to multiple myeloma and related conditions, finding that kidney disease was not linked to service. The Veteran's death was attributed to multiple myeloma.

The Board has denied service connection for kidney disease and gum disease, and has remanded the claims for degenerative arthritis of the right knee, shortening of the right leg, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand and wrist, and arthritis of the right wrist.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his hypertensive heart disease and other contributing conditions were not related to his military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for renal failure, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or chemical exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for liver, kidney, and lung conditions due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam. The Veteran was not afforded a VA examination and updated medical records are needed.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the Board denied claims for increased pension benefits and accrued benefits.

The Veteran's kidney cancer claim is reopened due to new evidence, but the service connection remains remanded for further development regarding his exposure at McMurdo Station.

The Veteran's service-connected rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative joint disease, treated with NSAIDs and immunosuppressants, exacerbated her VRE infection and chronic renal failure, contributing to her cause of death. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's kidney disease is remanded for a full examination and opinion to determine if it began during service or is related to diabetes, which is already service-connected.

The Board has determined that new VA opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, heart disability, chronic kidney disease/renal insufficiency, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and loss of use of a creative organ. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions and reviewing whether referral of the TDIU issue to VA's Director of Compensation Service is warranted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides. Tinnitus is also granted service connection due to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for a renal condition and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy remains pending as the Veteran has not been examined regarding these conditions. Bilateral SNHL's service connection is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a kidney condition as the Veteran's pre-existing renal disease was not aggravated by her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbosacral strain, ischemic heart disease, and various gunshot wound residuals, have resulted in loss of use of the lower extremities. The Board has granted specially adapted housing for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic kidney disease is being remanded to determine if he was exposed to herbicide agents during his service aboard the USS Buck in Vietnam, and to consider a recent medical opinion linking his condition to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, left ankle fracture residuals, heart murmur, hypertension, osteoarthritis neck and shoulder, proteinuria (claimed as a kidney disease), right foot condition, actinic keratosis, and disability claimed as actinic keratosis. The claims are remanded due to unclear duty status during service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a lack of VA examinations and unclear notification regarding scheduled appointments. The Veteran is required to be examined to determine the nature and etiology of his kidney disorder and skin condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hepatitis C and renal insufficiency and kidney stones as secondary to hepatitis C due to new evidence and a need for further medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis with severe ascites, kidney failure, bilateral edema of legs and feet, and fibromyalgia due to a lack of an opinion on their etiology. The cause of death is also being remanded as it is related to hepatitis C.