Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for TMJ service connection was dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,Service connection granted for tinnitus, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted service connection, and his diabetes mellitus is denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and hypertension due to herbicide exposure. The claims for carotid arterial disease, left hand disability, right hand disability, and loss of use of a foot are remanded as medical opinions are needed on their etiology. SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to February 24, 2014, or due solely to a single service-connected disability from February 24, 2014, to January 9, 2017, and after March 1, 2018.

The Board has remanded the claim for additional development regarding service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DMII), including as due to exposure to herbicide agents or as due to exposure to chemicals and solvents. The Veteran claims this condition is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents during service in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and diabetes mellitus Type II are being remanded due to potential exposure to herbicide agents while serving off the coast of Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The hypertension issue has been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's spouse is not found to have a factual need for aid and attendance due to her medical conditions, mobility issues, and financial management.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking any service-connected condition to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, which was previously denied in 1984 and reopened due to new evidence, is now granted on the basis of presumed exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam-era service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his diabetes mellitus, with diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to August 22, 2019, or in excess of 40 percent thereafter.

The Board has not decided the service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and anxiety. The claim for reopening of a claim for service connection for anxiety is granted. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's allegations of exposure to Agent Orange and ionizing radiation, as well as his current diagnoses of diabetes mellitus, heart disorder, hypertension, bilateral neuropathy of the upper extremities, eye disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The VA is required to obtain additional military records and provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to herbicide agents, as the legal standard regarding in-service exposure has changed. The Veteran served aboard a ship that was in 'official waters' of Vietnam during parts of his active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the nature of the Veteran's diabetes and its etiology. The claims will be reviewed again with additional examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records, particularly those from before February 2009. The appellant needs to provide names and addresses of healthcare providers who treated her husband for diabetes mellitus prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's hearing loss disability is suspected but not confirmed, and his exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam needs further verification.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and related conditions due to exposure to various chemical or biological agents during service. The Veteran's exposure is conceded but further examination and opinion are needed to determine if these conditions are etiologically related.

The Board denied service connection for a thyroid condition and type II diabetes mellitus, finding insufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents at Korat Air Force Base, Thailand. The AOJ is required to obtain a map of the base and determine if the Veteran was on the perimeter during his duties as a corrosion control specialist or guard duty.