Diabetes decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral foot disability was denied, as the criteria provided in DC 5276 reasonably describe his disability level and symptomatology.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability was also denied. The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's bilateral eye disability is less likely than not incurred in or caused by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for various peripheral neuropathies and diabetes mellitus, type II are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and its secondary effects on the upper and lower extremities is granted. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in or near the Korean DMZ, which supports presumptive service connection.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective February 16, 2012. The claim for this award was received on that date.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was reopened and granted. The claims for skin disabilities of both hands and feet are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II including as due to toxic exposure and/or as due to exposure to environmental hazards during service in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's current diabetes was not chronic in service or within one year of separation from service, and there is no evidence linking the condition to her participation in TERA while deployed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his lumbar strain, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy; sleep apnea; lung disability; and chronic myeloid leukemia due to in-service exposure to hazardous substances. The VA will obtain updated medical records and conduct additional development regarding the Veteran's allegations of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain VA examinations and opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his military service, including participation in TERA activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with prior remand directives regarding herbicide exposure. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is being reviewed again for potential service connection based on new evidence of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for pes cavus and left wrist CTS was dismissed. The claim to reopen his cervical spine disorder was granted, but the Board also remanded the cases of heart disorder and DM for further development.

The Board has determined that there is new and relevant evidence for both asthma and diabetes mellitus claims, warranting further readjudication. The AOJ will need to schedule VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there is no evidence linking any of his service-connected disabilities to his causes of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for blindness in both eyes, type II diabetes mellitus (DMII), renal insufficiency, and hypertension due to new evidence received since the last SSOC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and insufficient medical opinions addressing his heart conditions.

Served with diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran was granted a 40 percent rating for this condition effective March 13, 2009.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to January 9, 2015 is also being considered.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of evidence supporting herbicide agent exposure in Guam, and now requires an examination to determine if service connection can be established based on presumed exposure under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for erectile dysfunction and diabetes mellitus, type II have been denied as the earliest date of service connection is April 18, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his military service and his death from respiratory failure, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and chronic kidney disease. The Board noted that the Veteran did not serve in an area where herbicide agent exposure is presumed and that he never sought service connection for any of these conditions prior to his death.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to have begun during or approximate to the pendency of the claim. Multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy were found to be unrelated to service.,The Board also denied service connection for multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure, as there was no evidence of such exposure.