Diabetes decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and heart disability due to exposure to herbicide agents. Additional records are needed from VA and SSA.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral leg amputations as secondary to diabetes. The claim is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of diabetes during active duty.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if it warrants an increased rating. The TDIU issue is also remanded due to its inextricability from the diabetes claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, fibromyalgia, and obstructive sleep apnea due to outstanding VA treatment records and inadequate previous examinations. The Veteran's lay statements will be considered in conjunction with medical evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are granted based on in-service herbicide exposure.,Service connection for polycythemia vera is remanded due to lack of a medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the current opinions are inadequate and directed the RO to attempt again to obtain adequate etiological opinions. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated at 40 percent since July 30, 2018. The rating is granted.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with the remand requests and therefore, this claim must again be remanded. The Veteran's cause of death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest, acute myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, kidney disorder, eye disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent, and the Board granted a 40 percent rating based on evidence of use of insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, anemia, insomnia, diabetes mellitus type II, anal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bilateral cataracts, rheumatoid arthritis of all joints, and left/right foot conditions are not related to her military service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claims as they are no longer valid.

The Veteran's diabetes is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, and for obtaining additional treatment records. The issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism/a thyroid disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Service connection is granted for hypertension based on service exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for neck disability, bilateral hand CTS, bilateral knee disabilities, and OSA. Service connection is also granted for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to unclear etiology and need for further development, including potential exposure to hazardous chemicals while stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

The Board has granted service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Sleep Apnea, finding that the Veteran's obesity, caused by his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, is a proximate cause of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his claims for diabetes mellitus Type 2, hypertension, high cholesterol, and chronic nerve pain of both legs and feet has been dismissed due to the withdrawal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, specifically the femoral nerve, is now rated at 40 percent effective February 16, 2023.