Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for malignant melanoma and a kidney disorder, both claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure. The medical evidence did not establish current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a renal cyst and the initial grant of service connection for testicular carcinoma residuals with a right radical orchiectomy. The claim for an increased rating for small bowel obstruction was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes, hypertension, and end-stage renal disease did not develop during his active service or are otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the veteran's service-connected PTSD and the claimed abdominal disorder, right renal calculi, left renal cyst, tinea corporis, and tinea cruris.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, kidney disorder, and sinusitis due to Agent Orange exposure. The veteran was not shown to have sarcoma of the back of the mouth or peptic ulcer disease secondary to PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by his service-connected Legg-Perthe's disease of right hip, and there is no evidence of a nexus between any other condition listed on his death certificate (including diabetes) and his military service. As such, the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death was denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have legal entitlement to VA benefits due to a lack of recognized military service, and thus, his claim for basic eligibility is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gastro-intestinal bleeding and renal problems, both claimed as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need to obtain SSA records and address the veteran's claim for Social Security Administration disability benefits.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected renal calculi does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it did not meet the criteria for more severe conditions such as recurrent stone formations requiring frequent invasive or non-invasive procedures.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for kidney cancer, claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure, finding that there is no evidence of a direct relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the cause of death and the etiology of the veteran's health conditions, including hypertension and renal failure. The appellant is asked to clarify if her husband was exposed to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. Therefore, he is denied entitlement to service connection for inflammatory bowel disease and adrenal gland disorder.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the RO's decision is not in compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and requires additional development before a final determination can be made.

The veteran seeks service connection for hepatitis and related heart, kidney, and liver damage. The RO has remanded the case for additional development to determine if these conditions are linked to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of ionizing radiation exposure in service and concluded that the veteran's renal cancer is not related to his military service, including any potential exposure to nuclear testing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the veteran's service-connected kidney disability and his claimed degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to invalidation of a previous regulation and because the veteran provided information about his treatment records from VA facilities and private hospitals. The claims will be reconsidered, and the RO must obtain all available inpatient and outpatient treatment records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and kidney cancer, both claimed as a result of herbicide (Agent Orange) exposure. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.