Diabetes decisions — 2022

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the veteran's death.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the ratings for various service-connected conditions as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, specifically Agent Orange. The VA will attempt to verify this claim and provide a formal finding if necessary.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides while working on C-123 aircraft, which could potentially establish service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease (diagnosed as coronary artery disease and coronary arteriosclerosis) are granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a heart disability due to herbicide agent exposure at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Further development is needed, including obtaining job duties and specialized training information, as well as searching logs of the US Army Technical Escort Unit.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, both presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure during service.,Service connection for acute myeloid leukemia is not warranted as it is not a presumptive disability. However, the examiner will determine if there is any link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted service connection based on herbicide exposure. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet to include as due to herbicide agent exposure is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type II diabetes mellitus is granted, effective August 10, 2022, based on the provisions of the PACT Act. The Board finds that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of type II diabetes mellitus and grants this claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are granted. The Board has remanded the cases to determine if there is a causal relationship between these conditions and exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination reports and the need for clarification regarding psyllium use in managing the Veteran's diabetes.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, ischemic heart disease, retinopathy of the left eye as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The appeal regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is remanded.

The Veteran's left knee ACL injury is not related to service, and the Board denied service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's right foot calcaneal heel spur, bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and degenerative arthritis are rated at 50 percent since February 24, 2021. The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date and higher rating.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied due to lack of clear finding regarding the Veteran's time in service.,Service connection for enlarged thyroid, goiter was not established as there are no indications of a diagnosis during service or related to service.,Service connection for sleep apnea is not supported by evidence and was denied.,Service connection for rosacea (claimed previously as red nose) is not supported by evidence and was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cardiac disability, diabetes mellitus, right leg amputation, bilateral neurological disability of the lower extremities, and back disability due to potential herbicide agent exposure at Mactan Air Base in the Philippines. The claim for SMC is also remanded as additional evidence was received since the last statement of the case.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, coronary atherosclerosis and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. Bone cancer is denied as there was no diagnosis of multiple myeloma or other presumptively service-connected condition.

The Veteran's right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy is granted a higher initial disability rating of 30 percent, effective October 20, 2013. The left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy remains at 20 percent. Right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathies are each granted a higher initial disability rating of 40 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to November 3, 2017 is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The issue will be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance were granted effective June 27, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran met the schedular requirements for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities of depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss as of this date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left and right lower extremity neuropathy, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance.,VA has not provided a VA examination or medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions result in loss of use of the bilateral lower extremities.