Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's kidney stones are rated at the highest possible level (30%) due to their asymptomatic nature and lack of significant impairment. The Board denied an increased rating as there is no evidence of renal dysfunction or hypertension warranting a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the residuals of transitional cell cancer (TCC) of the kidney, finding that there was no evidence linking his exposure to chemicals during service with his development of TCC.

The Veteran's nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, right wrist joint pain, left knee chondromalacia of patella, right knee chondromalacia of patella, and left ankle sprain are granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension is also granted service connection. However, the issues of higher initial ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-migraine headaches, PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse disorder, TDIU prior to June 3, 2013, and special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria prior to June 3, 2013 are remanded.

The Veteran's MRSA infection and its residuals are not deemed to be due to VA's negligence or carelessness, resulting in denial of compensation under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 1151.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including skin disorders, hearing loss, bladder disorders, heart conditions, kidney diseases, and extremity impairments have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service exposure to toxic substances.

The Board has remanded the claims for right kidney nephrectomy and splenectomy due to Agent Orange exposure, requiring further development including obtaining medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's vision disability, diagnosed as conjunctivitis, is caused by her service-connected Crohn’s disease.,The Veteran's gynecological disorder, diagnosed as uterine fibroids, was incurred while in service.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a heart disability, kidney cancer, and left hand finger disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The rating for kidney cancer has also been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of chronic kidney disease and numbness in his upper and lower extremities. The Board has found that the Veteran developed mantle cell lymphoma due to exposure to solvents like trichloroethylene (TCE) during service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including kidney disorder, arthritis, low back disorder, hip disorders, knee disorders, and eye disorders, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability related to service or otherwise related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease, stage III, as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. However, the issue of service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as the evidence does not show any current disabilities related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, as well as service connection for a psychiatric disorder and cyanosis. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and review of new evidence. The issues include psychiatric disabilities, high cholesterol, obesity, allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, asthma, sleep apnea, hernia, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis, headaches, and seizures.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his right knee, left knee, and kidney conditions.

The Veteran's CKD is rated at 60 percent prior to August 17, 2017 and at 80 percent beginning from that date. The decision also grants a rating of 80 percent for CKD.

The Board dismissed all issues of increased evaluations and compensable ratings for various conditions as the Veteran withdrew his appeal due to receiving a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for kidney disease was denied in January 2009. The effective date of the award is now July 31, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic renal failure/renal toxicity, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for adjudicating the merits of the service connection claims.