Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is new and relevant evidence for both asthma and diabetes mellitus claims, warranting further readjudication. The AOJ will need to schedule VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there is no evidence linking any of his service-connected disabilities to his causes of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for blindness in both eyes, type II diabetes mellitus (DMII), renal insufficiency, and hypertension due to new evidence received since the last SSOC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and insufficient medical opinions addressing his heart conditions.

Served with diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran was granted a 40 percent rating for this condition effective March 13, 2009.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to January 9, 2015 is also being considered.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of evidence supporting herbicide agent exposure in Guam, and now requires an examination to determine if service connection can be established based on presumed exposure under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for erectile dysfunction and diabetes mellitus, type II have been denied as the earliest date of service connection is April 18, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his military service and his death from respiratory failure, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and chronic kidney disease. The Board noted that the Veteran did not serve in an area where herbicide agent exposure is presumed and that he never sought service connection for any of these conditions prior to his death.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to have begun during or approximate to the pendency of the claim. Multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy were found to be unrelated to service.,The Board also denied service connection for multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure, as there was no evidence of such exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and peripheral arterial diseases of multiple limbs, have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to September 23, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, shortness of breath, triple bypass heart surgery, and a left hand condition due to issues with the medical opinions provided regarding preexisting conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and unspecified depressive disorder, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The PACT Act is applicable in the case of diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus, type II diabetes mellitus secondary to his right knee disability, sleep apnea, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction are all granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and anal fistulotomy, both rated at 100%.

The Veteran's appeal for diabetes mellitus is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The claims for PTSD, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome of the bilateral lower extremities are reopened. The Board will remand these issues to obtain additional medical opinions regarding service connection.,The claim for erectile dysfunction is also remanded due to its inextricability with the psychiatric disorder issue.,The Veteran's appeal for diabetes mellitus is dismissed, and his claims for PTSD, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are reopened. The Board will remand these issues to obtain additional medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, Type II (DM II) due to their secondary nature to his service-connected disabilities. The issues remain on appeal as the RO is still considering the TDIU claim prior to March 25, 2019.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to toxic exposure during his military service. The opinions should consider all of the Veteran's exposures, including asbestos and lead paint, in determining whether these conditions are related to his active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease (CAD) with congestive heart failure (CHF), right leg edema, and left leg edema, all of which are related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Fort McClellan.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II (DM II), bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the legs, bilateral arm radiculopathy, and cervical spine (neck) disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded.