Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's kidney cancer was not service-connected as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service and is unrelated to his military service, including exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board finds that the Veteran's chronic renal disease is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has decided that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right kidney condition, including her contentions that it may be related to in-service low back pain. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board finds that the Veteran's chronic kidney disorder, currently diagnosed as renal failure, was incurred during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and is therefore service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected renal insufficiency-proteinuria with hypertension was dismissed as he withdrew the appeal prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and incomplete service records, including the precise dates of the Veteran's service at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran is entitled to further examinations and a determination regarding his claims for service connection based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he has passed away.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for health problems including Parkinson's disease, tremors, heart damage, dementia, lung damage, and kidney damage allegedly caused by a negligent surgical procedure and post-operative care provided by VA in December 2008.

The Veteran's renal insufficiency with hypertension is currently rated at 60 percent, the maximum schedular evaluation available. The Board finds that he does not meet any criteria for a higher rating based on his current disability picture. For TDIU, the Veteran meets the criteria due to service-connected disabilities effectively precluding all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's chronic kidney condition, left leg mass, and depression were not found to be related to his service at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise and therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic kidney stone disability is related to his active duty service, as evidenced by multiple episodes of kidney stones during and after service. The condition manifested within one year of separation from service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for clear cell renal carcinoma and removal of right kidney, claimed as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, asbestos, and/or hazardous chemicals is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged exposures.

The Veteran does not have renal cell cancer, osteopenia, or an eye disability (ptosis). The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Peyronie's disease and erectile dysfunction as his Peyronie's disease is already rated at its maximum under Diagnostic Code 7522.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not manifest within a year of discharge and there was no evidence linking his current condition to his in-service jungle rot injury. The Board also found insufficient evidence to link the Veteran's kidney cysts to his period of service.,There is no direct or presumptive service connection for peripheral neuropathy or kidney cysts.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for flat feet, asthma, stomach disability, left ear hearing loss, right kidney disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's conditions were not shown to be incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's kidney condition. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a kidney condition that he claims was caused or aggravated by his in-service exposure to contaminated water and injury during service.