Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type II, migraines, left and right knee disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims are remanded due to missing military records and the need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new medical examination to clarify symptoms and test results related to service-connected diabetic peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in both lower extremities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinus disability, skin disability, and initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations or opinions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, right knee and left knee disabilities, right hip and left hip disabilities, diabetes, and hypertension have been granted service connection. The Veteran is currently receiving a 20% rating for his lumbar spine disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and related medications.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim, specifically concerning his exposure to herbicides and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The issue of accrued benefits is also being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is rated at 20 percent, and the issue of a compensable rating for light-headedness and dizziness due to service-connected hearing loss remains unresolved. The Board finds that remand is required as the October 2023 VA examiner's finding regarding noise exposure impacts the issue of entitlement to service connection on a direct basis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of one automobile or other conveyance and/or automobile adaptive equipment, and special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for CAD, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease are granted as they are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Board has found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand and stationed at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base from August 1969 to August 1970. The claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to a procedural error.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes is remanded due to insufficient information on whether he was within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam during his active-duty service. The AOJ must determine this and readjudicate the issue.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone render him bedridden or require regular aid and assistance at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's cerebrovascular accident with right side hemiplegia is found to be at least as likely as not secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease. Effective September 16, 2011, the Veteran's TDIU claim based on PTSD alone is granted. SMC at the statutory housebound rate effective November 1, 2022 is also granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted, and the rating for hypertension is denied. Effective dates are set for various issues related to knee ankylosis.

The Veteran's sleep apnea began during active service and is granted.,The Veteran has a current acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and alcohol use disorder related to his in-service stressor. A VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes mellitus type 2, heart disorder, respiratory disorder (asthma), and neuropathy of the lower extremity due to unclear medical opinions and potential need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The case is remanded to obtain an opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities and/or medications caused or aggravated his obesity, which may have contributed to his development of diabetes. Toxic exposure claims are also referred.