Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claims for hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, renal disease, and eye disorder.

The veteran seeks a higher disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the severity of his diabetes and any associated complications.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic renal failure, right hip disability, and right knee disability. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board found no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides, and the veteran's diabetes mellitus was not shown within one year after service. The claims for eye disability, kidney disease, and hepatitis C were also denied as there is no direct evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board determined that the veteran's cause of death, congestive heart failure, was not caused by or a result of any service-connected disability. The service-connected conditions did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for renal disease, hypertension, coronary artery disease, reflux disease, and arthritis (except of the left leg) due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back disorder, bilateral knee disorders, and kidney/bladder disorders are all attributable to service. The veteran's teeth extraction is not considered service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors. Service connection was also denied for jungle rot and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and kidney failure with dialysis due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a right kidney disorder and migraine headaches was not addressed. The veteran's claims for increased ratings were granted with specific effective dates.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to a lack of evidence linking the veteran's fatal renal disease, aortic stenosis or ischemic cardiomyopathy to his active service.

The veteran's appeal has been remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant VA and private treatment records.

The Board found that the veteran's heart disease was not caused or contributed to by his service-connected conditions, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has determined that the claim to reopen a kidney disorder service connection is remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's loss of use of a kidney is not due to VA medical fault or unforeseeable events, and therefore denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran is seeking service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to confirm the veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his military service and to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not have service in Vietnam and thus cannot be presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange. The cause of death, lung cancer and metastatic renal cell adenocarcinoma, was not shown during or within one year after service. There is no medical evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied all service connection claims for various conditions, finding no evidence of current disabilities or a relationship to service.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for the veteran's claimed disabilities of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right arm/shoulder disability, and kidney disability.