The Board has granted service connection for cystic kidney disease with nephrolithiasis, chronic renal disease, and hematoma of kidney status post partial nephrectomy. The decision is based on the Veteran's exposure to chemicals during his time as a denture technician in the Army.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran was exposed to chemical substances while working as a dental assistant in the Army, which led to his current disability of cystic kidney disease with nephrolithiasis, chronic renal disease, and hematoma of kidney status post partial nephrectomy. The Board found the Veteran's assertions credible and concluded that his condition is related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- cystic kidney disease, nephrolithiasis, chronic renal disease, hematoma of kidney status post partial nephrectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24015342
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
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