Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such severity that they preclude substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed service-connected due to Agent Orange exposure. The Board also finds that the Veteran served in Vietnam, presuming his exposure to Agent Orange. As a result, the Veteran's end stage renal disease is presumed secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or along the DMZ in Korea during the period from April 1968 through August 1971. Therefore, exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange is not presumed; nor is there probative evidence of exposure to herbicide agents at any time during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's kidney disabilities, including chronic kidney disease and papillary renal cell carcinoma, are related to his service, specifically his exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence supports a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's kidney problems, including chronic kidney disease, are being remanded for further examination and determination of their relationship to his service-connected prostate cancer or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's kidney disorder and residuals of a nephrectomy are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current kidney stone disability is related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disability and kidney disability did not originate in service or within a year of service, and are not otherwise etiologically related to his active service.

The Veteran died from cardio pulmonary arrest due to sepsis, with end stage renal disease contributing as a secondary condition.,There is no evidence of service connection for any disability at the time of death.

The Board has granted service connection for certain conditions, including acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorder, hiatal hernia, and kidney stones. The Veteran's claims are based on undiagnosed illnesses related to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for renal carcinoma, claimed as a right renal mass, was denied by the Board. The appeal is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion from a VA physician regarding the likelihood of a link between the Veteran's in-service exposure to chemicals and his development of renal carcinoma.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease and a prostate disability have been denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during his active duty or within one year post-service, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these disabilities are related to herbicide exposure in service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of the Veteran's periods of active duty and National Guard service. The appeal will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disability and kidney disability did not originate in service or within a year of service, and are not otherwise etiologically related to his active service.

The Board denied the Appellant's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of kidney cancer, lung cancer, and bone cancer as they were not based on a timely NOD or submission of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was incurred in service and has been linked to his secondary conditions including peripheral neuropathy, osteomyelitis of the bilateral feet, a kidney condition, and diabetic retinopathy. Service connection is granted for all claims.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete records and unclear medical opinions. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral renal cell carcinoma is being remanded.

The Board has dismissed the issues regarding loss of toenail and fingernail, as well as the issue to reopen service connection for stress fractures. The remaining claims have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for kidney cancer and chronic kidney disease, finding that the Veteran's diabetes is a significant factor in his current condition. The rating for diabetes mellitus remains at 20 percent.