Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since August 26, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II and a skin issue on the legs and arms due to diabetes mellitus Type II has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as of November 13, 2018. The Board granted TDIU from that date.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all service connection issues, including left leg neuropathy, right leg neuropathy, sinus, rhinitis, asthma, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, thyroids, PTSD, diabetes, heart, right hemiparesis, cervical, and other conditions. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's PCAFC eligibility is being remanded due to a lack of explanation for denying his eligibility, and the need for an opinion on whether it is in his best interest to participate in the program.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since August 26, 2019.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the decision-making process and requires additional medical opinions to clarify the Veteran's diagnosis, assess the relationship between his service-connected conditions and DMII, and consider potential toxic exposure. The case is therefore remanded for these purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of diabetes mellitus and its relationship to service, obesity, and hypertension.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, diabetes mellitus, lymphoma, and polyneuropathy have been granted service connection and assigned initial disability ratings. The effective date for the prostate cancer residuals is February 13, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for diabetic neuropathy in the bilateral lower extremities (femoral nerve) have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for diabetic neuropathy in the bilateral upper extremities have also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed.,Service connection for a sleep disorder other than OSA, and diabetes are both denied. The Veteran also has an effective date granted for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance eligibility.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and obstructive sleep apnea were denied as there was no evidence of onset in service or within one year following discharge, and the conditions are not shown to be related to service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an effective date earlier than March 22, 2021, for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, ED, or TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors and requires additional medical examination and opinion for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance is due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with diabetes type II with erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the medical opinions provided, and a new opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic migraine headaches has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes is remanded and will be reconsidered.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding service connection for diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's exposure to contaminated soil, groundwater, and pesticides is conceded, but there are conflicting opinions on whether this exposure caused his condition.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, diabetes mellitus, lymphoma, and various neuropathies have been granted initial disability ratings. The effective date for service connection for prostate cancer residuals is February 13, 2018.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is found to have manifested in service and continued after separation, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the Veteran's in-service exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) and other chemicals did not cause his condition.