Diabetes decisions — 2023

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as his service-connected disabilities, including a 100% rating for heart disease, render him unable to work. The appeal on the matter must be dismissed.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and kidney disability were not incurred in service or related to any in-service injury.,The cause of the Veteran's death was attributed to his coronary artery disease.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior Board decision's remand directives and has ordered further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner to determine the nature and cause of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, heart conditions, and peripheral artery disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly ischemic heart disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma, peripheral neuropathy of the left leg, and headaches, all claimed as secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are granted as a result of exposure to herbicides. The hypertension is also granted under the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether GERD is proximately caused or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a cardiac disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ must obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records, request new VA medical opinions regarding his exposure to asbestos during service, and address whether any of these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has found that there are outstanding VA medical records for hearing loss and new evidence submitted by the Veteran regarding in-service herbicide agent exposure. The claims are remanded to acquire these records and determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's stroke is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a stroke secondary to diabetes mellitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to an error in docketing his appeal under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). The Veteran must now file a Statement of the Case and submit a VA Form 9 if he wishes to continue with his appeals.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Board has denied service connection for asthma, diabetes mellitus, an eye disability, acid reflux, rectal bleeding, gout, herpes simplex 2, a right shoulder disability, and a left shoulder disability. The cervical spine issue is remanded due to outstanding medical records.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with its remand directives and therefore the claims for service connection are being remanded. The claims will be reconsidered after a thorough search of the Veteran's tour of duty in South Korea, covering the entire period from September 1969 to October 1970.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the possibility of worsening since his last VA examination in July 2016.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as due to herbicide agent exposure is remanded because there may be new evidence indicating exposure within the territorial waters of Guam or the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to the possibility that the condition has worsened since the last VA examination in July 2016.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded because there may be new evidence indicating exposure within the territorial waters of Guam or the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease is remanded due to the possibility that there may be new evidence indicating exposure within the territorial waters of Guam or the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder is remanded because there may be new evidence indicating exposure within the territorial waters of Guam or the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder is remanded due to the possibility that there may be new evidence indicating exposure within the territorial waters of Guam or the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is remanded due to the possibility that there may be new evidence indicating exposure within the territorial waters of Guam or the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee scar is remanded because there may be new evidence indicating exposure within the territorial waters of Guam or the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for presbyopia is denied as refractive errors are not considered diseases or injuries under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, including hyperlipidemia/dyslipidemia, acquired psychiatric disability, right shoulder disability, skin disease, dental disability, hepatitis B, left shoulder disability, diabetes mellitus, type II, microscopic hematuria, GERD, and hypertension. The Board found no evidence of in-service incurrence or a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle and left knee disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, which is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.