Diabetes decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of aggravation or secondary service connection, and that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness for allergic rhinitis and appendectomy residuals.

The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, and a right ankle condition were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of their onset during service or being related to service.,Service connection was not granted for diabetes, restless legs syndrome, left knee condition, and left hip condition due to lack of persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for diabetes, which is necessary given the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia and his current diagnosis. The claim will be reconsidered with consideration of the Veteran's exposure to BPOT.

The Board denied service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) due to a lack of evidence showing the condition was incurred in or caused by active service.,Service connection for musculoskeletal left and right foot conditions is also denied as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his active military service and his current condition.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded several issues, including rating for scars and service connection for diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to outstanding records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to April 5, 2024, for service-connected diabetes mellitus Type II associated with herbicide exposure and bilateral upper and lower extremity clinical peripheral neuropathy due to lack of a prior claim.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to obstructive sleep apnea, left foot diabetic ulcer, and bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy. The decision is based on the Veteran's obesity due to his service-connected sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted under the PACT Act. The respiratory condition, bilateral foot pes planus, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Guam.

The Board denied service connection for CLL and diabetes mellitus in a September 2008 decision based on the Veteran's original compensation claim that included these benefits.,The Veteran did not appeal this decision, nor file any motions or allegations of clear and unmistakable error.

The appeal of the claim for hypertension is dismissed. The claims for diabetes mellitus, Type 2 (DM II), prostate cancer, and coronary artery disease are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the shoulders, right shoulder rotator cuff surgery, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy, tinnitus, and high blood pressure. The appeals were all dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his vision impairment and physical conditions such as neuropathy and back pain, necessitate regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD may have led to obesity, which served as an intermediate step in the development of his diabetes. The VA needs to obtain a medical opinion to determine if this theory is supported by evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and atherosclerosis of the coronary artery with stable angina pectoris are granted as secondary to herbicide exposure. Hypertension is also granted under the PACT Act.,Hypothyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome were not granted due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining complete medical records and a PACT Act opinion is required.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus was denied, and his claim for TDIU prior to April 17, 2013 was granted.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, type II were granted effective September 22, 2021.,A 30 percent rating for balance impairment associated with Parkinson's disease was granted effective September 22, 2021.