Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for a right shoulder disability, hypertension, asthma, major depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus, kidney and heart disabilities (secondary to hypertension), headaches, vertigo, and temporary total rating are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence or examinations.,The Veteran’s hypertension is being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding its onset and whether it is related to service-connected conditions. The examiner must also determine if her hypertension is aggravated by her service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's asthma is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion on whether she had breathing problems during service that could have led to her current condition.,The Veteran’s major depressive disorder is being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding its onset and whether it is related to service-connected conditions. The examiner must also determine if her depression is aggravated by her service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion on whether she had sugar in her urine during service or if her condition is aggravated by her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran’s kidney and heart disabilities (secondary to hypertension) are being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding their onset and relationship to her hypertension.,The Veteran's headaches and vertigo are being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion on whether they are related to her cervical spine disability. The examiner must also determine if her conditions are aggravated by her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran’s temporary total rating is being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding her need for convalescence following surgery.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of VA examination regarding whether the Veteran's lung nodules and kidney stones are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and providing an opinion on service connection.

The Veteran's death was caused by renal cancer and its metastases, but the evidence does not support a connection to service-connected conditions or presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's death was due to the failure of his VA caregivers in managing his renal transplant, leading to a failure to diagnose and treat his worsening kidney condition. The Board found that this constituted a failure by the VA caregivers to exercise the degree of care expected from a reasonable health care provider.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney cancer and headaches associated with TBI were denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for headaches was set at September 27, 2011, which is when service connection for TBI was granted. The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is also pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical records and the need for further opinions. The Veteran seeks compensation for kidney disability and diabetes mellitus resulting from VA treatment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus, contributed to his encephalopathy which caused his death. As a result, the appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's kidney disorder may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and stable angina, but more information is needed for a definitive decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the claims for service connection for residuals of a kidney contusion, TDIU, and SMC.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to incomplete records and conflicting medical opinions. The cases are being returned for further development, including obtaining SSA records, VA treatment records, and additional examinations.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to septic shock, end-stage renal disease, and diabetes mellitus. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure basis (such as Agent Orange). Service connection for the cause of death was denied.

The Veteran's claims have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, particularly regarding his service connection requests. The issues include service connection for various disabilities including hepatitis C, heart, kidney, lung, back, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to renal failure and hyperkalemia, attributing it to post-operative coronary bypass and aneurysm repair. The claim was not reopened as new and material evidence did not relate the death to any disease or injury in service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding her exposure to herbicide agents during her time at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The VA will conduct further development to assess her claimed exposures and determine if they are sufficient to establish presumptive service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, renal failure, and migraine headaches. The evidence did not establish an in-service event or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's cause of death is deemed service-connected due to his uncontrolled diabetes mellitus type II, which contributed to renal failure listed on his death certificate. The Board found presumptive exposure to herbicide agents while in service near the DMZ.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and kidney disability have been reopened, but both conditions are denied as there is no current disability.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining audiometric test results and determining whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service.,The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is also being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including type II diabetes mellitus and psychiatric disorders, were denied as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service or exposure to environmental toxins at Fort McClellan, Alabama.