Diabetes decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart disorder and diabetes have been denied as there is no evidence to support the relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for melanoma, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease (CAD) due to potential exposure to contaminated water from Camp Lejeune or Agent Orange. The VA examinations did not provide sufficient opinions regarding these conditions.,The Veteran's hypertension is also being remanded as there are no adequate VA examination records available for review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type 2 with onychomycosis, tinea pedis, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed diabetes mellitus type II, which may be related to his service exposure to burn pits in Lebanon.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus with associated diabetic peripheral neuropathy required regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for cardiac arrhythmia, diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetic nephropathy with hypertension prior to January 19, 2018 was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. As of January 19, 2018, a 100 percent rating was granted.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 26, 2014 due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes and hypertension as there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year after separation, and the Veteran did not provide a medical opinion linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disability and secondary to his service-connected hearing loss, tinnitus, and/or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded due to incomplete medical records and need for a new VA opinion on whether any service-connected disabilities were a principal or contributory cause of death.

The Veteran's surviving spouse withdrew the claims for service connection for various conditions, including depression, diabetes mellitus type II, diverticulitis, elevated cholesterol, Parkinsonism, gall stones, hypertension, hypothyroidism, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, osteoarthritis, and pancytopenia.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for back condition, diabetes, hypertension, left knee condition, and right knee condition. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depressive disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease are being remanded due to inadequate examinations and need further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus type II was denied, and the Board remanded the PTSD claim to obtain additional VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's duties placed him at or near the perimeter of Takhli RTAFB where herbicide agents were used. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's OSA is rated at 50% from September 30, 2014. Her diabetes and migraines are not rated higher.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the diabetes mellitus and service connection for sleep apnea claims before a decision was made by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he died during its pendency.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus due to scheduling issues with previous examinations.