Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 as the evidence did not show an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Veteran's claims were also not supported by exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for left and right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy, as well as increased disability ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The Veteran's conditions are rated at 10 percent each.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), right knee strain, diabetes mellitus type II, and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination to assess his competency in handling VA funds. The issue of service connection remains unresolved as no specific conditions are claimed or related to active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea, were granted with an effective date of January 11, 2023.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of diabetes mellitus type II before the Board could consider it.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and other chemicals during service, including handling of 55-gallon drums containing Agent Orange. The claims for Type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy left lower extremity, and residual of cerebrovascular accident (stroke) are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the exposure claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete service treatment records and the need to provide proper notice under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 is denied as there is no valid diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) is denied due to lack of evidence showing heart failure symptoms at a workload of 3.1-5.0 METs.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity and left lower extremity are granted. The diabetes claim is granted based on the PACT Act presumption of herbicide exposure. The neuropathy claims are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea (including as secondary to tinnitus), diabetes mellitus, and migraine headaches due to potential new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were chronic during service and continuous since separation. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 was denied due to lack of evidence showing a disease or injury in service.

The Board has restored service connection for Ischemic Heart Disease, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Diabetes Mellitus type II, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower left extremity sciatic nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower right extremity sciatic nerve, and Hypertension. The Board found that the original grant of service connection was not clearly erroneous due to the Veteran's exposure along the DMZ in Korea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II associated with herbicide exposure is granted. The claim of an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD to include major depressive disorder moderate and generalized anxiety disorder, as well as entitlements for left inguinal herniorrhaphy and left inguinal hernia scar are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus II, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction associated with PTSD, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire appeal period. The Board granted his TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, secondary to PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, should be remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining a VA examination and addressing the issue of toxic exposure risk activities.