Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, low back disability, and left knee disability due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C. The effective date is set at February 25, 2004.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its complications, as due to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam. The Veteran's amputation of the right fourth toe, bilateral diabetic neuropathy of the feet, kidney disability, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic retinopathy are all found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral upper extremity paresthesias and numbness are secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for right and left upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disability due to Agent Orange exposure and granted a TDIU rating. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of ischemic heart disability, but the Veteran was found unemployable due to his multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II due to potential exposure in the territorial waters of Vietnam while serving aboard the USS Yorktown. The RO must verify this information with the JSRRC.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been remanded due to incomplete records and the need for an examination.,Service connection has been granted for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, both presumed due to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer residuals are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The claim for bladder cancer is remanded as the evidence suggests a possible link to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, which was previously denied due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents and no link to service, has been reopened. The Board found that the Veteran had exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Thailand and granted service connection based on this presumption.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a heart condition, to include hypertension, is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes was dismissed as the claims were not pending at the time of his death.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes was also dismissed because the appeals were untimely filed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for type II diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction due to herbicide exposure are granted. The claim for hypertension is remanded, as is the issue of an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to the need for updated VA compensation examination and additional records.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities had their ratings reduced, but these reductions are considered improper due to procedural errors. The issues have been remanded for further review.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the Veteran did not have a qualifying exposure to herbicide agents during his active service. The evidence does not establish a direct link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and hypertension due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including skin disorders of the feet and neurological disorders of various extremities. The effective dates for granting service connection have not been established due to lack of prior claims. Increased ratings are also requested for heart disability and diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are also being remanded.