Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional verification of his exposure to herbicide agents during his period of active service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted a 40 percent rating, effective July 25, 2023.,Diabetic retinopathy is granted a separate 10 percent rating, also effective July 25, 2023.

The Veteran's service connection claims for DM, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the upper and lower extremities are granted due to presumed exposure under the PACT Act. Service connection is also granted for a back disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease (CAD) based on exposure to herbicides during the Vietnam era in Thailand. The conditions are presumed to have been incurred due to this exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes, and other conditions have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment since January 14, 2009. The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis as of that date.

The Board has dismissed the claims for a bilateral vision disability, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea as they were withdrawn by the Claimant with assistance from his attorney.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to his withdrawal of these appeals prior to a decision being made. The Veteran was granted a 100% rating for PTSD from November 21, 2017.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, but denied all other issues. The Veteran's conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus II, and tinnitus prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to October 22, 2012. The Board granted the TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary arteriosclerosis, diabetes, left lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to diabetes, and right lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to diabetes have all been granted due to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the claim for a VA medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is related to service-connected bipolar disorder with manic episodes, considering increased insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and renal dysfunction, and peripheral vascular disease. The decision also remanded the claim for male reproductive disorder.

The Veteran's heart conditions and diabetes mellitus, type II, are granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure during active duty.,Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is also granted as secondary to diabetes mellitus.,Service connection for basal cell carcinoma is remanded due to insufficient evidence linking it to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, which could affect his claims for type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The issues of service connection for all other conditions are also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, a skin condition, and diabetes. The Veteran's prostate cancer was not linked to his in-service exposure due to asbestos, and the skin conditions were not related to his TERA. Diabetes is not service-connected as there is no evidence of it during service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee arthritis with meniscal tear prior to January 9, 2019 and after March 1, 2019 is remanded. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left knee replacement scar is also remanded. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for left knee arthritis (status post replacement) is also remanded.,The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, which the RO denied as not shown to be related to service. The issue is being remanded due to new and material evidence having been received.,The Veteran's claim for pulmonary sarcoidosis is being remanded due to possible exposure to asbestos and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran seeks service connection for a right elbow disability, which the RO denied as not related to service. The issue is being remanded due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals in service.,The Veteran seeks service connection for a right wrist disability, which the RO denied as not related to service. The issue is being remanded due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals in service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his time in Thailand, Vietnam era.

The Board has determined that additional evidence must be considered before a final decision can be made on the Veteran's claims for service connection. The issues have been remanded to allow for consideration of new and pertinent evidence.

The Board granted service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Vietnam Era at Ubon RTAFB, finding that the Veteran was exposed and presumptively entitled to benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is denied for service connection for a left arm disability other than left upper extremity radiculopathy and left shoulder disability. The case is remanded for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of diabetes mellitus, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability, and TDIU.