Diabetes decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II, left and right lower and upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, and bilateral cataracts are all granted. The claim for service connection for tension headaches is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disability including coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation, and hypertension due to potential chemical exposure during service. The Veteran's service records indicate she was stationed at Fort McClellan1966-1968. A VA doctor opined that her current diabetes mellitus is likely related to her military service and exposures.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a higher rating of 50% from April 27, 2019 to October 21, 2019. Other conditions have been granted service connection with effective dates ranging from January 11, 2012 to October 21, 2019.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was controlled by oral medication and a presumed restricted diet without the need for insulin or regulation of activities. The disability did not result in complications other than those already service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and hypercholesteremia have been denied.,Service connection was not established as the conditions were not shown to be related to active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, gout, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, gout, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran and eligible for DIC benefits. However, the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to diabetes mellitus, type II, requires further development regarding the Veteran's in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and inadequate VA examination findings.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, both presumed due to herbicide agent exposure while stationed at Takhli RTAFB. The effective date is not specified as the claim was reopened.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and related peripheral neuropathies were granted increased ratings, while hypertension was also granted. Service connection for PVD was denied.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus is granted. The Board found that the evidence established a direct link between the conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's asthma, diabetes mellitus, type II, left eye disability, hypertension, right leg disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and left shoulder disability did not begin during or are not related to his active duty service.,The evidence does not support a finding of exposure to herbicide agents such as Agent Orange.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II.,The Board has remanded the claims for rashes, LUE peripheral neuropathy, RUE peripheral neuropathy, LLE peripheral neuropathy, and RLE peripheral neuropathy secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure. The conditions are presumed based on the Veteran's in-service travel to Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II due to a negative nexus opinion provided by VA examiners. The evidence did not show that the Veteran had diabetes during his military service or that it was caused by any incident in service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and remanded the remaining issues due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 2021 rating decision was dismissed as the appellant no longer wished to pursue the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of coronary artery disease, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease as secondary to Type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity as secondary to Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus) render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.