The Veteran's claims for service connection for Henoch-Schonlein purpura, kidney disability (renal failure and right kidney transplant residuals), and abdominal hernia were denied. The Board has determined that further development is needed in all three cases.,Specifically, the Board found that a VA examination report regarding the tremor disability was of limited probative value due to conflicting findings and other deficiencies. Additionally, the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for splenectomy residuals are also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the provided medical evidence did not establish a clear relationship between the claimed disabilities and active service or any other relevant conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Henoch-Schonlein purpura, kidney disability (renal failure and right kidney transplant residuals), abdominal hernia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20055077
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What this means for you
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