Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's eye condition claim is remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in previous medical opinions and need for clarification on whether the Veteran had diabetes prior to death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, as well as the potential aggravation of diabetes by OSA.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disability, and hypertension as not related to military service or exposure to herbicide agents at Camp Lejeune.,The cause of death claim was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's fatal conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied. The ratings for left hand weakness and residuals of left index finger amputation were also denied, but the Veteran received a 10 percent rating for his left index finger scar effective February 29, 2012. He is now receiving TDIU benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and increased rating for irritable bowel syndrome due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to hazardous materials while stationed at Fort McClellan, and a VA examination is needed to determine if his type II diabetes mellitus is related to this exposure.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is not entitled to accrued benefits because the claim was filed more than one year after his death, and there were no service connection issues related to exposure or secondary conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded as the claim involves a new issue of secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea, both secondary to PTSD. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents during active duty, and a need for confirmation of the Veteran's service within the 12 nautical miles of the territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DM) as the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while serving in the territorial waters of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began in service and has continued since.,Service connection for the low back disability is denied due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded cases pertaining to his diabetes mellitus, type II, and associated peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, and diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities are granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for a heart condition, respiratory condition, migraines, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted. The claim for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds no evidence of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent use. The claims for ischemic heart disease and hypertension are remanded due to lack of medical records. Service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, bilateral upper and lower extremity polyneuropathy, and cataracts are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his in-service exposure to herbicides. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also being remanded as new evidence indicates a current diagnosis of PTSD and anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's service connection claims will be reconsidered based on the newly received evidence, including possible in-service exposure to herbicides at Takhli RTAFB.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and upper extremity disorders due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for erectile dysfunction was also denied. Service-connected burial benefits were not granted as the cause of death was listed as lung cancer.