Kidney disease Board decisions

The veteran's hypertension and chronic renal insufficiency with dialysis are service connected as secondary to in-service hypertension. The positive TB test is not considered a disability for VA purposes, and allergic conjunctivitis, left shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinea cruris were acute and transitory conditions that resolved without residual disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's renal cell carcinoma, which occurred post-right nephrectomy, is not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and denied his claim for service connection for the cause of his death. The DIC claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is also denied.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of death, finding that no service-connected disability contributed to the veteran's death.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected conditions did not contribute to his cause of death, which was renal cell carcinoma with metastases. The appellant's claims regarding exposure to herbicides and PTSD were not supported by evidence.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain any outstanding treatment records from San Antonio VA Hospital, which may provide information relevant to the veteran's claim for service connection for interstitial cystitis and its relationship to his service-connected kidney stones. The case will be remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and renal cell carcinoma, finding no evidence of a confirmed in-service stressor or nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice and incomplete medical records, particularly for treatment related to the veteran's left kidney condition.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's unspecified lymphatic condition, diabetes mellitus, asthma, and kidney condition due to exposure to herbicides in service.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen a claim for service connection for the veteran's cause of death and also denied her entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The veteran's death was caused by arrhythmia, with contributing conditions of diabetes mellitus, end stage renal disease, and hypertension. The service-connected disabilities likely contributed to the veteran's fall that led to his left femoral neck fracture and subsequent hospitalization.

The veteran's death was not caused by or substantially or materially contributed to by a disability incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The veteran's appeal for nonservice-connected disability pension was dismissed due to withdrawal. The issues of service connection for hypertension, end stage renal disease (claimed as secondary to hypertension), and TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss. The evidence did not show current right ear hearing loss disability, but there was competent evidence showing left ear hearing loss that is the result of acoustic trauma during service.

The Board found that the veteran's chromophobe renal cell carcinoma is not related to his military service and denied his claim.

The Board denied service connection for chronic renal failure, finding that the veteran did not have a current disability related to his active duty service. The claim of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's treatment at SJH was for a condition of such severity that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to his life or health. However, VA facilities were not feasibly available and an attempt to use them beforehand would not have been considered reasonable by a prudent layperson. The claim is denied as the veteran is financially liable for the treatment received.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inextricably intertwined issues, including verification of active duty periods and medical records related to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a low back disability, depression, respiratory disability, or kidney/urinary disability that is related to her service in the Persian Gulf War or due to an undiagnosed illness. Therefore, these claims are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, chronic renal insufficiency, and peripheral neuropathy, are not related to his military service or service-connected diabetes mellitus. As such, these claims for secondary service connection have been denied.