Diabetes decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to exposure to herbicide agents and bilateral foot diabetic neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the presumption of service connection applies in both cases.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify the Veteran's reported exposure and stressors, as well as to attempt to substantiate service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus Type II, severe sinus problems, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, right foot injury, and right hip injury due to insufficient development and lack of informed decision.

The Board dismissed all claims pending before the Board except for the claim for TDIU from July 30, 2010 to September 22, 2013. The Veteran was found to be unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed. The claim for service connection of upper extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus II has been reopened, and the claim is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for various conditions, including liver damage, sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, DM, spleen damage, kidney condition, and asthma, all related to hazardous chemical exposure, including asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease have been granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the increased rating for a right wrist disability. The claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and an increased rating for a right knee disability are remanded.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen a previously denied claim for heart disease and remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II and hypothyroidism (claimed as thyroid condition) due to new evidence received since the last denial. The underlying service connection claims are being remanded for additional development regarding presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims can be adjudicated. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for HTN, OSA, and DM as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back disability. The issues of entitlement to service connection for ED, COPD, and GERD are remanded due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for toenail and fingernail disorders have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims during a Board hearing.,Service connection has been granted for bilateral hearing loss, with no effective date provided.

The Board denied the claims of service connection for a heart condition and diabetes, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure during military service and insufficient medical evidence to link current conditions to service.

The Veteran's PTSD and DM2 have been rated at the lowest possible levels. The Board found that neither condition warranted a higher evaluation based on current symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's low back disability and his military service. The remaining issues are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the low back issue.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further examination and determination of its relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient development and lack of adequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions. The claims will be reviewed again after obtaining additional information and opinions from VA examiners.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease (IHD) is remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and examinations.,The Veteran's appeal for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his increased rating claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, to include neuropathy and other complications is granted. The cause of death due to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is also granted. SMC based on need for aid and attendance is granted. Claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are remanded.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from February 27, 2008 to May 28, 2009 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.