Diabetes decisions — 2021

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, bilateral shoulder conditions, and hypertrophic gastritis due to a lack of adequate VA etiology opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DMII, IHD, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been remanded due to new evidence received since previous decisions. The preponderance of the evidence does not support finding that he has these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has expressed the desire to withdraw his current appeal and refile at a later date.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) and Parkinson's disease due to exposure to herbicide agents in service. The Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed at Royal Thai Air Force Bases (RTAFB).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the claim is moot due to a prior grant of service connection.,Service connection for Hypothyroidism and Diabetes Mellitus Type II are granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, a liver condition, and vertigo/equilibrium disorder due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran's conditions were not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since January 1, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetic retinopathy from April 22, 2011 to February 4, 2015 was granted. Additionally, the Board determined that he is entitled to TDIU during this period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Type II Diabetes Mellitus at any time during the appeal period, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for type II diabetes mellitus, eye disability, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The claims are now pending again with instructions to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus disability is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining recent VA treatment records and arranging a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for SMC for aid and attendance beginning May 25, 2016. The issue of eligibility for a special home adaptation grant is dismissed as moot due to the award of eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes, finding that there was no nexus between his diabetes and service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Pendleton. The Board also found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetic neuropathy is granted. The appeal for a neurological disability, other than diabetic neuropathy, is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for diabetic nephropathy with hypertension prior to February 13, 2021 and a higher than 60 percent rating thereafter was denied.,The Veteran's claims for ratings higher than 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity prior to January 07, 2021 and a higher than 30 percent rating thereafter were also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for Diabetes Mellitus Type II, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct link between his active service and the development of diabetes.

The Board has remanded the cases of diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between his current condition and his military service.