Diabetes decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including DM, prostate cancer, hypertension, CV disorder, PN of the upper and lower extremities, GU disorder, and skin disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left hip bursitis, right hip bursitis, and diabetes mellitus as the appellant withdrew his claims.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and TDIU due to inconsistencies in medical records regarding the Veteran's diagnosis. The appeal is currently pending.

The appeal for service connection of cataracts and diabetic retinopathy is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, respiratory condition, diabetes mellitus type II, acquired psychiatric disorder, right hand condition, right wrist condition, and bilateral foot conditions due to inadequate VA examinations and missing service treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to May 4, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran had part-time employment before this date and his service-connected conditions alone did not prevent him from working.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus but remanded the issue of service connection for body and hand tremors due to uncertainty regarding a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right wrist disability, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes mellitus, type II due to service exposure in Korea. The claims are being returned for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus due to insufficient information regarding his claimed herbicide agent exposure during service. The RO is instructed to attempt verification of this exposure and issue a formal finding if necessary.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is denied.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma under the PACT Act, but has remanded both the diabetes and asthma claims due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for service connection for various conditions as a result of exposure to herbicide agents due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes and hypertension due to inadequate opinions in the VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. The other issues are remanded for further development and examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for a left knee disability and service connection for erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection for ocular migraines is being remanded as there are open medical questions regarding its etiology. The Veteran needs to provide private treatment records or be provided an opportunity to submit them.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, manifested by memory loss, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claimed exposure to asbestos and lead.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Korea. The VA is required to verify this exposure and provide a new psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, are related to his service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for type two diabetes mellitus prior to October 1, 2014 was denied as his condition did not require insulin and a restricted diet.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of DMII and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for DMII and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for left infrascapular and posterior axillary region scars, increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathies, and ischemic heart disease, as well as an earlier effective date for service connection.