Diabetes decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case to determine if a TDIU can be assigned on an extraschedular basis due to service-connected disabilities prior to August 5, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to the condition and no exposure to herbicide agents. The Board concluded that direct service connection was not warranted due to lack of a diagnosis during service or within one year post-service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for ALS, a blood problem due to herbicide exposure, DM II, and arthritis of multiple joints. The Veteran's claims are not supported by current evidence of record.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, hypertension, thyroid condition, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with prior instructions.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, tinea corporis, and denied ratings for diabetes and a skin disorder (claimed as rash on arms and body). The claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The Board found the Veteran's lay statements credible and established that his tinnitus began during his military service. For the remaining issues, the Board remanded for further development including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities (claimed as secondary to diabetes), and ischemic heart disease. The evidence did not support claims based on herbicide exposure or presumptive service connection.,Service connection was denied because there was no credible evidence showing in-service exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides, and the Veteran's conditions were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to deficiencies in the medical opinions obtained. The Veteran's exposure to fine particulate matter from burn pits during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations is presumed.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link to the Veteran's active service or his service-connected sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for peripheral artery disease of the bilateral lower extremities, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II), and a left ankle disability. The PACT Act is considered in these matters.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether it was incurred during active duty. The Veteran's high sugar intake and excessive thirst were noted shortly after his discharge from active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to insufficient evidence regarding their service connection. The VA must obtain all relevant medical records and provide a new opinion on whether the conditions are secondary to his service-connected shin splints.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II has been rated as 20 percent disabling throughout the entire appellate period. The Board found that his condition required only restricted diet and insulin, with no regulation of activities needed.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type 2 due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to jet fuel during active duty. The Veteran's representative is seeking additional medical opinions and records.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is dismissed as the RO granted it in a March 2021 rating decision. The remaining claims of service connection for right shoulder and left knee disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted as service connected. The conditions are related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is not related to his service or exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) aboard the USS Midway. The appeal is remanded for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is related to his active service as a nuclear weapons maintenance specialist, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the incorrect use of a modernized review system form. The AOJ must issue an SOC and allow for a timely substantive appeal if one is filed.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was granted an increased rating to 40 percent prior to March 2, 2022.,For the period after March 2, 2022, a higher rating in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus is denied.