Diabetes decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes, prostate cancer, cataracts, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide agent exposure is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his naval service.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disorder (IHD) and diabetes mellitus, type II. The conditions are presumed to be due to exposure to herbicides during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need to determine if he served in the territorial sea of Vietnam, which could affect his eligibility for presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and a cardiovascular disability due to potential exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The Veteran's service on USS Isle Royale is considered within the territorial sea of Vietnam during relevant time periods.

The Veteran's tinnitus, headaches, and pharyngitis were not found to be related to service. The Board also remanded the issues of diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension due to potential in-service asbestos exposure.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,Issues include prostate cancer, lung cancer, non-linear and linear surgical scars related to lung cancer, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Veteran's OSA and COPD have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected UDD.,Service connection for diabetes and ED has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating and TDIU have been remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records, including SSA records and VA treatment records. A new examination is also required.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases of type II diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer due to exposure to herbicide agents at Camp Drum, New York. A remand is necessary to obtain an expert opinion regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in the soil.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in addresses and living arrangements, as well as potential issues with service connection for various conditions. The appellant's status as a surviving spouse must be determined first before any other claims can proceed.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a skin disorder is granted. The Board found that new and material evidence related to this claim was submitted, but the issue remains pending as it does not address service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically whether his diabetes mellitus and associated fatty liver disease were caused or aggravated by herbicide exposure in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for CAD and DM type II, as well as a stroke secondary to CAD, due to potential exposure to Agent Orange during service. The RO is instructed to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to assess the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure, as it requires further action to verify the Veteran's exposure within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of heart disability, diabetes mellitus, and PTSD due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma associated with diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus type II due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis related to his service connection claim for a left hand condition. The claims for PTSD, lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, bilateral knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral foot conditions, Type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, TDIU, and special monthly compensation are all remanded.