Diabetes decisions — 2021

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The preponderance of evidence shows that diabetes mellitus was not chronic in service, did not manifest within a presumptive period post-service, and was not noted in service with attributable continuity of symptomatology.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, heart condition, and diabetes mellitus as the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran was granted TDIU from December 8, 2008 to April 10, 2019 due to his service-connected PTSD. However, TDIU since April 11, 2019 is denied as the other service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cause of death, DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, and accrued benefits due to a lack of a Statement of the Case on these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes, hypertension, liver condition (hemochromatosis and fatty liver disease), and heart condition (coronary artery disease and mild aortic sclerosis) due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection. The VA is required to obtain addendum opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has already granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, so there are no remaining issues to decide.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type II diabetes mellitus is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating greater than 20 percent for left shoulder DJD was denied. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for loss of smell, type II diabetes mellitus (DM), and prostate cancer residuals.,Service connection is being remanded for loss of smell, type II diabetes mellitus (DM), and prostate cancer residuals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, including as due to herbicide exposure, finding that there was no confirmed service in Vietnam and thus no presumption of exposure applies. The Board also found that the evidence did not support a direct link between the Veteran's current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are granted as service-connected due to in-service herbicide exposure. The Board also found that the Veteran’s obesity is not a compensable disability for VA purposes.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, as there was no evidence to support regulation of activities required due to the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the heart disorder of CAD and diabetes mellitus, type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for hypertension is remanded as it was not established by presumption.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete development. The VA is required to obtain a VA examination and addendum opinion to address the nature and etiology of his arthritic condition, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, chronic kidney disease, and mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since July 16, 2013. The Board has granted a TDIU from that date.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claim for AVM due to new and material evidence. The claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, dental abscesses (also claimed as loose teeth), and lumbar spondylosis are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, GERD, bilateral leg disability (claimed as a gait condition), right shoulder disability, bilateral shoulder disability, neck disability, lower back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to their potential secondary relationship with her service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Veteran's claims for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand and his service connection for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for respiratory disorder, sleep apnea, and diabetes due to inadequate opinions from VA examiners. The issues of hypertension are also inextricably intertwined with diabetes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted entitlement to a TDIU with an effective date of April 10, 1999. From January 26, 2009 onwards, he is also entitled to SMC under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).