Kidney disease Board decisions

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and renal insufficiency are all found to be related to his service-connected Agent Orange exposure. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and providing a new VA examination. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for kidney stones remains pending.

The Board found that the evidence submitted did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for service connection for cause of death, as it was previously denied due to lack of service-connected conditions and insufficient medical records. The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to renal failure caused by sepsis related to multiple myeloma.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. Service connection was denied for a diminished immune system, kidney disorder, and stomach disorder.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred from October 29, 2007 to November 6, 2007 at St. Luke Hospital East was denied because the claims were not filed within the required time frame and additional evidence was not provided in a timely manner.

The Board found that hypertension was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to a service-connected disability. The issue of kidney stones remains pending as the evidence is insufficient to determine its relationship to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, prostate disorder, skin disorder, heart disorder, and kidney disorder. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected progressive small lymphocytic lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which were linked to his exposure to hazardous materials at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station during service. As a result, the claim for DIC benefits is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's alcoholism, which was a cause of his death from liver failure and other conditions, was aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause his death, and thus denied service-connected burial benefits.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's death to his service, and denied both the cause of death claim and the DIC claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and a cardiovascular disorder, finding that there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other factors linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for entitlement to special monthly pension based upon the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as she is able to perform daily activities independently.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition or a condition that is proximately due to or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise, and service connection for a kidney disorder currently manifested by chronic renal insufficiency is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional medical examinations and further review of his service connection requests.

The Board found that the Veteran's current renal disorder is not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for a genitourinary disorder, including kidney and urinary bladder diverticulitis, are part of the already service-connected claim for prostate cancer with urethral stricture disease and prostatitis. The issue is dismissed as there remains no allegation of fact or law to decide.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a kidney disorder has not been presented. The Veteran did not submit any evidence indicating he had a current kidney disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease is being remanded to the RO for further review of new evidence submitted by the Veteran.