Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, finding that the Veteran's exposure to electroplating chemicals during his military service is causally linked to his current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The claim was reopened due to new evidence provided by a private physician.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was denied, and the TDIU claim prior to May 13, 2019, was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Diabetes Mellitus, Type II as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, a back condition, left knee osteoarthritis, and right knee osteoarthritis have all been denied. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been granted a 70% rating from August 31, 2018 to February 10, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD, diabetes and hypertension. The rating for bilateral hearing loss remains remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service at U-Tapao Air Force Base in Thailand meets the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The issues of service connection for skin condition, bilateral hearing loss, and liver condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's death has resulted in the dismissal of all claims related to his service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus type 2, polyneuropathy, and diabetic nephropathy with hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, a back disability, and bilateral knee disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability. The effective dates and ratings will be assigned by the RO.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including polyneuropathy and a seizure disorder, all claimed as secondary to hazardous environmental exposure. The VA examiner's report is requested and updated medical records are needed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pinguecula, reopened and granted service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, but denied reopening of the claim for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, emphysema, irritable colon syndrome, and lung cancer are remanded due to new evidence received. A VA examination is required as the issues involve complex medical questions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The issue of service connection for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and is dismissed due to the Appellant's request to drop their appeal.

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, a heart condition, and bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for further development regarding potential exposure to environmental contaminants during her service at Fort McClellan.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for prostate hypertrophy, heart disorder, sleep disorder, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus type II, chronic low back strain with degenerative changes, and chronic synovitis of both ankles. The AOJ is instructed to clarify whether the Appellant is the Veteran's surviving spouse and complete additional development as requested in previous remands.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The issues include left foot, right foot, back, kidney disease, gastroesophageal and/or gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), gynecological condition, acquired psychiatric disability, anemia, sleep apnea, thyroid disorder, respiratory disorder, hypertension, bone disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan is also under review.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and to obtain updated VA treatment records.

Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type 2, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Service connection for congestive heart failure (CHF) is remanded.