Diabetes decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephropathy is denied as the evidence does not show persistent edema and albuminuria with BUN 40 to 80 mg% or creatinine 4 to 8 mg%, or generalized poor health characterized by lethargy, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, or limitation of exertion.

The Veteran's urinary frequency is caused at least in part by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has found that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and also requested additional treatment records. The issues of TDIU have been raised as part of the claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as all claims have been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to attend a scheduled examination for sleep apnea. The examiner is requested to determine if the Veteran’s sleep apnea is related to his active service, or his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and a disability manifesting in low testosterone secondary to Hodgkin’s disease due to radiation exposure during treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange while stationed at Fort Devensehan, Massachusetts. The Appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC).

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, as these conditions are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during the Veteran's active service.

Your claims for service connection have been granted. Diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension are now considered service-connected.,The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen your diabetes mellitus type II claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, claiming it was secondary to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not show that he was exposed to herbicides during his service in Korea and his diabetes did not start in service.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes, effective from the dates of receipt of the respective claims. Effective date for CAD is May 15, 2012, based on exposure to herbicides in Korea DMZ prior to claim filing; effective date for diabetes is February 24, 2011, also due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder disability, coronary artery disease, stomach disability (including a tumor on adrenal gland), and diabetes mellitus. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions had their onset in service or were related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence obtained, and now needs to determine if diabetes mellitus aggravated ED beyond its natural progression.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as service personnel records, which need to be obtained in order to make a fully informed decision on the Veteran's claims for service connection. The Board also finds that additional development is needed regarding the Veteran’s asserted radiation exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Diabetes Mellitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 60 percent rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board decision.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the submission of new VA medical evidence and inextricably intertwined issues with a claim for TDIU.

The claims of service connection for diabetes, left lower extremity neuropathy, and hypertension were denied as there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type two is presumed to be related to his service in Vietnam and herbicide exposure, thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's daughter, who is now a young adult, has been diagnosed with multiple health conditions including diabetes, obesity, migraines, and asthma. She was not found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18 due to her ongoing medical issues.