Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Veteran's heart disorder (IHD and CAD) and diabetes mellitus are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Thailand. Service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 and coronary artery disease are granted as secondary to herbicide exposure while stationed at Korat Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, renal disease, left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been granted. The evidence submitted since the last final denial relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected asthma and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims of PTSD and DM were denied as new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims, and there was no service connection due to lack of exposure to herbicides or other presumptions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence of a chronic disease in service or within the applicable presumptive period, and continuity of symptomatology is not established. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a nexus between the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and his four-month period of active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy from May 1, 2010 is granted. The issue of increases in the ratings assigned for type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability, type II diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, dementia, and psychiatric disability. The Board found no evidence of continuous or recurrent symptoms since separation from active service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The effective date is July 13, 2006.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the Veteran's exposure to environmental contaminants at George Air Force Base. The claims include chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disability, hypertension, renal disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus type II, and eye disability.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type II diabetes mellitus is granted as his exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand is presumed and he has a current diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for an automobile and adaptive equipment, as well as specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant, are being remanded due to the need for additional development including new VA examinations and consideration of newly uploaded treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II have been denied because there is no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.,There was no presumption of exposure to herbicides due to the Veteran's service in Vietnam, as he did not serve on landmass or inland waters within the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension secondary to diabetes.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II has been reopened. The Board found that new evidence had been submitted, but the appeal is remanded to determine if there are any residuals from the prostate cancer.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus due to lack of exposure to herbicides and the absence of a causal relationship. Service connection for PTSD is remanded as there are outstanding records that need to be obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of diabetes mellitus, hemorrhoids, and restless leg syndrome for further examination and evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and posttraumatic stress disorder as there was no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic retinopathy, voiding dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, sleep problems secondary to diabetes mellitus, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. A new VA examination is needed to assess the nature, extent, and severity of his diabetes and all diabetic complications.