Diabetes decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease, both of which he claimed were due to Agent Orange exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and atrial fibrillation. The Veteran's diabetes was not shown in service or within a year of separation from service, and the weight of evidence did not support a link to service. For atrial fibrillation, the Board found no evidence of its onset during service or within one year post-service, and the examiner opined that it is less likely related to service.,The Veteran's myofascial pain syndrome with dysthymic disorder was rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating. The Board noted that his headaches are separately rated under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, effective April 1, 2011. The RO denied an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral eye disability. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's claims for bilateral glaucoma, hypertension, and hypertensive retinopathy are remanded as the dates of his periods of service need to be verified.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 24, 2011.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, bilateral cold foot sensation, diabetic neuropathies of the lower extremities, and diabetic retinopathy with cataracts are all rated at their maximum allowable levels. The Board has remanded for further development regarding service connection for cold feet.

The Board has remanded the cases for obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to address bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, amputation of the right great and second toes secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, renal failure as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and melanoma.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence showing a relationship between the condition and service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for right forearm fracture residuals, left knee disorder, and right ankle disorder. The case is remanded to determine if service connection can be established for these conditions.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability of unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder is granted as service-connected.,Diabetes mellitus was not rated higher than 20 percent prior to May 13, 2019. As of that date, a rating of 40 percent or higher for diabetes mellitus is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a spine disability. Service connection was denied for diabetes mellitus, GERD, and pneumonia. The skin cancer claim is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction. A new VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, heart disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and kidney disability due to inadequate medical opinions and outstanding STRs.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of diabetes type II, congestive heart failure, and hypertensive heart disease due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records submission. The Veteran is required to provide all of her identified treatment records, including those from the Fairfax Health Center and other healthcare facilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and due process considerations. The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinea corporis and right ankle disorder are now pending.