Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for CAD and DM type II, as well as a stroke secondary to CAD, due to potential exposure to Agent Orange during service. The RO is instructed to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to assess the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure, as it requires further action to verify the Veteran's exposure within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of heart disability, diabetes mellitus, and PTSD due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma associated with diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus type II due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis related to his service connection claim for a left hand condition. The claims for PTSD, lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, bilateral knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral foot conditions, Type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, TDIU, and special monthly compensation are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and heart disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange, as the geographical location of Cam Rahn Bay is unclear. The peripheral neuropathy claims are also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure are granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and right above the knee amputation, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and memory loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, claimed as result of exposure to herbicides is denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and the disability did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination regarding service connection for hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss. The effective date issue is also being addressed.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, leukemia, hypertension, hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential service connection based on herbicide agent exposure during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance is denied because it was moot due to the grant of SMC at a higher rate.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II, as these conditions are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during his military service in Thailand.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid cancer due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type II diabetes mellitus (DM) is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II, and an increased rating for bell's palsy due to incomplete development. The Veteran was not provided a VA examination regarding his exposure to herbicide agents while stationed in Eglin Air Force Base, and there is no evidence indicating he was exposed to such agents.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities and is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requires additional evidence to be considered.