Diabetes Board decisions

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, an eye disability, and diabetes mellitus to obtain outstanding VA treatment records from 1970 to 2008.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and chronic fatigue syndrome as they require further development of evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction, and a higher rate of special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's potential exposure to herbicide agents during his active-duty service.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease/ischemic heart disease, and obstructive sleep apnea, all of which are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus as secondary to degenerative arthritis of the spine and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) due to a need for an adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, as the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's condition and his active-duty service.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to a duty-to-assist error in prior rating decisions.

The appeal was dismissed for proposed reductions in ratings for degenerative arthritis, left ankle, and left knee osteoarthritis, limitation of flexion. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetes mellitus and service connection for hypercholesterolemia were denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, chronic kidney disease, and renal cysts as the evidence did not support a direct link between these conditions and the Veteran's presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes, and hypertension to obtain additional evidence regarding in-service toxic exposures.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity neuropathy, and right lower extremity neuropathy to determine whether the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for various disabilities, including erectile dysfunction as a complication of type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, and erectile dysfunction, all of which are found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for arteriosclerotic heart/cardiovascular disease, PTSD, and type II diabetes mellitus, as well as special monthly compensation based on housebound status and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye condition, diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and headaches as due to medication taken for service connected pes planus. The left foot big toe amputation claim was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of both feet due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) related to the Veteran's military occupational specialty as a military police officer.

The appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hemorrhoids, and a bilateral foot disability were dismissed. The Veteran's hypertension, anxiety disorder, lumbar spine disability, left hip disabilities, and TDIU claim did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Board granted a 70% rating for PTSD, TDIU, special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, and basic eligibility to Dependents' Education Assistance benefits.