Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and readjudication due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is required for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, right and left knee disabilities, respiratory disability, DM, skin disability, and dental disability. The appeals are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes, heart condition, peripheral neuropathy, psychiatric disability, and hearing loss has been granted.,Service connection is established for diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during military service.

The Veteran's request to reopen his previously-denied claim for service connection for a left knee disability was dismissed.,The Veteran's requests to reopen his previously-denied claims for depression and PTSD were granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and diabetes mellitus type 2 have been granted service connection. The issue of retroactive additional compensation by reason of the Veteran’s spouse being in need of aid and attendance is remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 20 percent and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating as his condition does not require regulation of activities or hospitalization for complications.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's heart condition, diabetic retinopathy of the right eye, vision disabilities other than diabetic retinopathy of the right eye, and sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The heart condition is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II as these conditions are not among the enumerated diseases presumed to be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection was also denied for osteoarthritis of all joints, including the bilateral knees, bilateral ankles, right shoulder, and right elbow, due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is being asked to provide medical opinions regarding the etiology of various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, prostate disorder, erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and others. The claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, BPH, and DM II. The conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as service connected. The bilateral knees and thoracolumbar spine disability issues are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including fatigue, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, headaches, tremors, seizures, and short term memory loss, all of which are claimed as related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA is instructed to obtain SSA records and conduct a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation, bilateral peripheral neuropathy, and diabetes mellitus to obtain VA medical opinions regarding their etiology. The appellant contends these conditions are secondary to her husband's service-connected asbestosis.

The Veteran's claim for ankylosis of the right index finger was denied as there is no evidence that his current condition began during service or is related to a service-connected injury.,The Veteran's claim for pre-diabetes, secondary to ulcerative colitis, was denied as 'pre-diabetes' is not considered a disability by VA.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 is being remanded due to the need for additional information regarding her exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected conditions cause him to be in need of aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims for herniated disc, asthma, emphysema, arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), diabetes mellitus (DM), sleep apnea, arthritis, Crohn's disease, and renal insufficiency with hypertension (HTN) due to incomplete service records.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in its previous decisions regarding service connection for sleep apnea and related issues. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion.