Diabetes decisions — 2021

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was granted service connection as it manifested within one year of his separation from active duty and is not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae, diabetes, hypertension, and tinea corporis was granted. The claim for service connection for diabetes is remanded.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, hypertension with cerebral vascular residuals, and tinea corporis has been established.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus and its secondary effects, due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms during and after service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and its potential impact on his health conditions, including hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of certain medical evidence and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease are presumed to be related to service due to exposure to herbicide agents during his naval service in the Republic of Vietnam. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings related to right big toe ingrown nail, left big toe ingrown nail, hemorrhoids, and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claims in April 2021.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted as due to in-service exposure to herbicides while stationed at Camp Casey near the Korean DMZ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, CAD with myocardial infarction, T-cell lymphoma, diverticulosis, and skin disability to include sebaceous hyperplasia, actinic keratosis, rosacea and seborrheic keratosis due to exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Okinawa.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on four different conditions were dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease have been granted. The Board has also remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease (CAD), and Parkinson's Disease are granted as they are presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded four claims: service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, cancer of the pancreas and polyneuropathy of the right and left lower extremity. The RO must issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing these claims.

The Board has restored the Veteran's suspended disability benefits for diabetes from March 1, 1992 to June 30, 1998 due to a failure of VA to notify the Veteran of the decision.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal and neurological disabilities. The decision also notes that direct service connection is not established.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of the assigned disability ratings have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for major depressive disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and a bilateral hand disorder. The claim for service connection of a bilateral eye disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of issues including increased ratings for diabetes, TDIU based on service-connected disabilities, effective dates for SMC based on housebound status, and DEA benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for TBI, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and various diabetic peripheral neuropathies. The Board also denied increased ratings for PTSD, right upper extremity radiculopathy, right shoulder subacromial decompression, left shoulder distal clavicle resection, cervical spine strain, and right knee strain.