Diabetes decisions — 2021

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII) is granted as presumptively related to his service. His erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to DMII and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 12, 2019 are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to evidence suggesting the Veteran may be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities. The decision is not binding and does not establish VA policies.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including consideration of VA examinations from December 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (including peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities) renders him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left and right lumbar radiculopathy and vertigo due to complications with his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, as well as the character of discharge determination. The appellant will need to provide evidence regarding his mental health during service and complete service department records. A VA examination is also required to assess the appellant's mental state leading up to his discharge from service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and its associated peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, finding that there is no current diagnosis of DM or any related neuropathies.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, which in turn caused his sleep apnea.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims of increased disability rating for residuals of a total right shoulder arthroplasty, service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes insipidus, left elbow/left arm, right elbow/right arm, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus have been granted as they are presumed service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents in Korea.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeal for diabetes mellitus and granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and hip disability. The issue of service connection for back disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and kidney failure due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's service treatment records indicate participation in a medical research project involving antiviral drugs, but no specific chemical exposure is documented.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart murmur, anemia, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and renal disorder due to potential issues with causation and timing. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further evaluation due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and his claimed heart disability, hypertension, and diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension as they are not related to active duty or ACDUTRA.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, and type II diabetes mellitus have been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II (DM), and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure during service at the Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examination reports and inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran is being asked to provide a VA examiner with specific questions regarding his obesity, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation of whether the Veteran's hypertension and diabetes are secondary to his service-connected asthma, as well as any other previously service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and COPD are denied as there is no evidence of herbicide agent exposure during his military service.