Diabetes decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including polyneuropathy and a seizure disorder, all claimed as secondary to hazardous environmental exposure. The VA examiner's report is requested and updated medical records are needed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pinguecula, reopened and granted service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, but denied reopening of the claim for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, emphysema, irritable colon syndrome, and lung cancer are remanded due to new evidence received. A VA examination is required as the issues involve complex medical questions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The issue of service connection for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and is dismissed due to the Appellant's request to drop their appeal.

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, a heart condition, and bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for further development regarding potential exposure to environmental contaminants during her service at Fort McClellan.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for prostate hypertrophy, heart disorder, sleep disorder, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus type II, chronic low back strain with degenerative changes, and chronic synovitis of both ankles. The AOJ is instructed to clarify whether the Appellant is the Veteran's surviving spouse and complete additional development as requested in previous remands.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The issues include left foot, right foot, back, kidney disease, gastroesophageal and/or gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), gynecological condition, acquired psychiatric disability, anemia, sleep apnea, thyroid disorder, respiratory disorder, hypertension, bone disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan is also under review.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and to obtain updated VA treatment records.

Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type 2, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Service connection for congestive heart failure (CHF) is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional verification of his exposure to herbicide agents during his period of active service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted a 40 percent rating, effective July 25, 2023.,Diabetic retinopathy is granted a separate 10 percent rating, also effective July 25, 2023.

The Veteran's service connection claims for DM, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the upper and lower extremities are granted due to presumed exposure under the PACT Act. Service connection is also granted for a back disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease (CAD) based on exposure to herbicides during the Vietnam era in Thailand. The conditions are presumed to have been incurred due to this exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes, and other conditions have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment since January 14, 2009. The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis as of that date.

The Board has dismissed the claims for a bilateral vision disability, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea as they were withdrawn by the Claimant with assistance from his attorney.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to his withdrawal of these appeals prior to a decision being made. The Veteran was granted a 100% rating for PTSD from November 21, 2017.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, but denied all other issues. The Veteran's conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus II, and tinnitus prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to October 22, 2012. The Board granted the TDIU on an extraschedular basis.