Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death, metastatic renal cell cancer and cardiopulmonary disorder (other than respiratory cancer), was not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The veteran seeks service connection for chronic hypertension, early stage kidney disorder, and early stage neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that a new examination is needed to clarify the diagnoses and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a kidney condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, and left knee strain due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for clear cell carcinoma of the kidney, which he claims was caused by exposure to herbicides during his military service. The VA has ordered a medical examination and opinion regarding this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for heart disorder, glaucoma, back disorder, and kidney disorder, all of which were found to be not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis of the spine, left kidney disorder, and bilateral pes planus. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection for various conditions, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a hypoplastic left kidney. The June 1987 denial of this claim remains final.

The veteran's hypertension is etiologically related to service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The adrenal gland tumor claim was not addressed as it does not appear to be a service connection issue based on exposure to ionizing radiation or other presumptive conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claim for service connection for renal cysts, claimed as a kidney condition can be adjudicated. The RO must obtain medical records from the Richwood Area Community Hospital and any other relevant private or VA treatment records since July 2003 and September 2005. Additionally, the veteran should be afforded an examination to determine if his current renal cysts are related to service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance, nor specially adapted housing or a home adaptation grant.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected conditions did not contribute to his death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's PTSD has been linked to his major depressive disorder, which has been found to be moderately severe in degree. The Board has determined that the most appropriate initial evaluation for PTSD is 50 percent.

The veteran's death was due to dementia and renal failure, neither of which were service-connected. The Board found that the service-connected conditions did not contribute substantially or materially to cause his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's kidney condition resulting in surgical removal during service is not clearly and unmistakably shown to have existed prior to service, thus granting service connection for residuals of removal of the left kidney.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records from St. Francis Medical Center, Great Lakes Naval Hospital, and Hines VA Medical Center.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's hypertension and renal insufficiency are related to his service, specifically diabetes mellitus.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension and chronic renal insufficiency, with the issues framed as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The case has been remanded due to procedural irregularities and the need to obtain records of treatment for high blood pressure and kidney problems within a year after discharge from service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and VA treatment records. The appellant's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for growths on his kidney, with hematuria, pain, and abdominal discomfort. The Board found that there was no current disability due to renal cysts.,The Board granted the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis secondary to pes planus. The VA examiner concluded that the veteran had bilateral plantar fasciitis based on his history and clinical examination.