Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as not related to service.,The Veteran's kidney disorder and heart disorder are remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic kidney disease, right shoulder arthritis, and cervical spine arthritis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities. The Veteran is also awarded special monthly compensation on account of need for regular aid and attendance.

Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and kidney disease has been granted.,The Veteran's low back pain claim was denied, but service connection is now granted due to reopening on new evidence.

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

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of kidney cancer, sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus is granted. Service connection for chloracne is granted with a 30 percent rating prior to October 16, 2012.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney condition, iron deficiency anemia secondary to Crohn's disease, and skin condition due to herbicide exposure. The issues of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension with mild renal insufficiency has been granted a disability rating of 30 percent, effective February 9, 2007. The decision also found that the Veteran does not have chronic kidney disease (CKD) but is at least in equipoise as to having mildly decreased kidney function.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for renal cell carcinoma of the right kidney due to Agent Orange exposure is being remanded as there is no positive association between exposure to herbicides and renal cell carcinoma.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of consideration regarding pre-service onset or aggravation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to her hepatitis C.

The Veteran's kidney cancer is granted service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Korea.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and renal insufficiency due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during active service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cause of death due to new and material evidence, but has remanded it for further development regarding potential exposure to herbicides while stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected Dupuytren's syndrome and right knee disability caused or aggravated his cause of death, which includes arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease, hypertensive heart disease, and end stage renal disease.

The Veteran's renal cell carcinoma may be service-connected due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange, but the specific type of cancer (soft-tissue sarcoma) is unclear from the records. The Board has ordered a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran’s cancer qualifies for presumptive service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for a kidney disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for neuropathy in multiple extremities. The decision is not clear on whether service connection can be granted based on secondary to diabetes mellitus or other conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, chronic kidney disease, prostate disorder, and osteoarthritis, all of which were presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in service. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or any incident therein.

The Veteran's hypertension and chronic kidney disease are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange). The right eye disability is remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for the Veteran’s hypertension and chronic kidney disease is established based on new evidence. Service connection for a right eye disability, claimed as secondary to hypertension, remains pending.

The Veteran's kidney disorder, prostate disorder, and residuals of a stroke are being remanded for further examination to determine their etiology.