Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a renal condition and spleen condition, both secondary to his service-connected NHL, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's left kidney disability, including his renal cell carcinoma, is not related to his active duty service and does not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing due to inadequate notice of the time and place of the previously scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of direct or secondary service connection for any of the claimed conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as there was no evidence to support a finding of direct service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for decreased kidney function was denied as there was no evidence to support a finding of direct or secondary service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia was denied as there was no evidence to support a finding of direct or secondary service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction) was denied as there was no evidence to support a finding of direct or secondary service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied as there was no evidence to support a finding of direct service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disability (GERD) was denied as there was no evidence to support a finding of direct or secondary service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sixth cranial nerve palsy was denied as the evidence did not support a finding of direct or secondary service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic retinopathy was denied as there was no evidence to support a finding of direct service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy was denied as there was no evidence to support a finding of direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lung condition and renal cell carcinoma. The claims are currently pending.

The Veteran's death was caused by metastatic retroperitoneal liposarcoma, which is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand. The Board has found that the Veteran had direct exposure to herbicides and granted service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a prostate disorder or residuals of paratyphoid fever in service, and the competent medical evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's current symptoms have developed many years after service.

The Veteran seeks an increased disability rating for uretral obstruction resulting in hydronephrosis and chronic renal insufficiency, which was rated as non-compensable. The Board has ordered a remand to provide the Veteran with a comprehensive VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for swelling joints, sinusitis, bilateral pes planus, and sleep apnea. The remaining service connection issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's renal cell carcinoma, which caused his death, was likely due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the case can be adjudicated, including obtaining VA treatment records and service personnel records. The Veteran's kidney condition may be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney disease and TDIU. The Veteran was found not to have a current disability related to kidney disease, and his combined rating did not meet the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and kidney disorder are related to his military service, granting both claims.

The Veteran's death was due to multiple terminal conditions, including Parkinson's disease and complications from C. difficile colitis/sepsis, acute kidney injury, and pancytopenia. The Board finds that further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to alveolar hemorrhage, renal failure, and emphysema. Service connection for these conditions is denied as they are not directly related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right shoulder dislocation was denied, while his claim for service connection for chronic renal failure was granted.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and/or chronic kidney disease. As a result, the criteria for secondary service connection have been met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Board hearing due to his inability to attend the previously scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, left hip disability, and right knee disability have all been granted.

The Veteran's lung cancer was metastatic from primary renal cancer and not related to herbicide exposure. The Board denied service connection for the cause of death as there is no evidence showing a disease or injury incurred in service caused or contributed substantially or materially to his death.