Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as a result of presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The low back disorder, PTSD, enlarged prostate condition, and bladder condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus type II (DM II). The remand requires consideration of total potential exposure and synergistic effects from all toxic exposure risk activities, including ionizing radiation. Additionally, it asks whether the elevated glucose readings in service can be considered the initial clinical onset of DM II.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II required only a restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent during the appeal period, resulting in a 20 percent rating for the entire appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or a causal link between the conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral open angle glaucoma is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The case needs further development with a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including considering potential exposure to toxic substances and addressing the relationship between his current conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has ordered another remand due to incomplete information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and a new asbestos exposure claim by the Veteran's representative. The VA is required to provide an examination for TERA involving potential asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection, including those related to diabetes and hypertension. The records from the private medical provider Dr. Brookenthal at Advocate Medical Sykes are needed to fully evaluate these claims.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, coronary artery disease, and hypertension are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need to clarify his service dates and toxic exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective September 11, 2013.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, does not meet the criteria for an increased rating greater than 20 percent.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities from April 6, 2018. Prior to this date, the TDIU was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements.

The Veteran's claims for right upper extremity and left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been denied.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been granted a 20% rating effective October 28, 2019. The ratings for the left and right lower extremities diabetic neuropathies affecting the sciatic nerve are also granted with the same effective date.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, B-cell lymphoma as a result of herbicide exposure, recurring squamous cell skin cancer as secondary to B-cell lymphoma, deep vein thrombosis (right leg/groin) as secondary to B-cell lymphoma, and diabetes mellitus, type II, as a result of herbicide exposure. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's IHD, diabetes, and hypertension are granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure. The low back disorder, bladder disorder, and thyroid disorder claims are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral diabetic retinopathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted due to exposure to acoustic trauma during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, ischemic heart disease, and bilateral dry eyes and cataracts, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for diabetes type 1 and sleep apnea due to a lack of examination, and the examiner must determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has dismissed the appellant's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and Parkinson's disease as they are Nehmer class member claims. The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board denied service connection for cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, DM, and skin disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to September 28, 2021, and the TDIU claim prior to that date were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a disability rating greater than 50 percent or 70 percent for PTSD prior to September 28, 2021, and after that date, respectively.