Diabetes Board decisions

The appeal seeking service connection for PTSD and diabetes was dismissed due to a concurrent election of review options.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, diabetes mellitus, type II (as secondary to his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress), and hypertension (as secondary to his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress).

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for diabetes and GERD based on new evidence that was submitted with a supplemental claim.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity varicose veins, and right lower extremity varicose veins as they are not related to in-service obesity or toxic exposure risks.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate as he does not meet the criteria.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus as further development is needed to determine the onset of these conditions during periods of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The appeal for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and hepatitis B with cirrhosis of the liver was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, kidney cancer, and coronary artery disease.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus is dismissed as the issue has been fully resolved in a previous decision.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding that his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, was at least as likely as not a contributory cause of his death.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II and related conditions due to a late filing of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and atherosclerotic heart disease based on presumed exposure to herbicides. Erectile dysfunction was also granted as secondary to the service-connected hypertension. Hand tremors were denied.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus to obtain a more comprehensive medical opinion regarding its etiology, particularly in relation to toxic exposures during active duty.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, a heart condition as secondary to hypertension, and lower extremity vascular disability as secondary to diabetes mellitus type 2. The claims for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities and amputation of toes were also granted as secondary to diabetes mellitus type 2. However, the claims for a neck condition, COPD, gall bladder removal, and chronic kidney disease were denied.

The Veteran's earlier effective date for TIA residuals was granted, while the claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and SMC were denied. Service connection for diabetes mellitus was also granted.

The Board remands the matter for additional development to ensure that the Veteran undergoes a VA examination or VA record review and advisory medical opinion for his eyes.

The Board remands the case to obtain a medical opinion addressing whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his cardiovascular diseases, which were listed as contributing causes of death.

The Board remands the appeal for a new examination to address deficiencies in previous opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral eye disability and its potential relationship to service or service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 15, 2023.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease (CAD) as they are not related to the Veteran's active military service.