Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the VA opinions provided are inadequate and remands the claims for new medical opinions to address whether the Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy disabilities had their clinical onset during service and are due to any incident of service, including running during basic training.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to unclear reasons and bases in the denial, as well as a need to clarify eligibility based on new legal criteria set by the Federal Circuit.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected conditions, including Parkinson's disease and major depressive disorder. The Board has remanded several issues for further review due to the complexity of his case.

The Veteran's left and right lower extremity radiculopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome with lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of exposure to herbicide agents in Guam, or that these conditions began during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation have been referred to the RO for further action as they are no longer relevant due to his death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II has not required regulation of activities, and thus does not warrant a higher initial rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that his condition was not related to military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to June 2, 2017 are being remanded due to incomplete development. The diabetes rating claim requires a new VA examination to assess physical activity restrictions, while the GSW claim needs additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has remanded several issues, including those related to bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as some of the disability evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Okinawa, Japan. The Veteran's claim is based on the presumption that type II diabetes mellitus is associated with herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for right wrist laceration residuals, back disability, pseudofolliculitis barbe hyperpigmentation residuals, diabetes, sleep apnea, and a right hand injury. The decision also mentions that VA should attempt to obtain Social Security Administration records relevant to the Veteran's claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to toxic substances and stressor events. The cervical spine, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) claims are also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the TDIU claim due to a need for updated medical evidence and examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to inconsistencies in VA examination reports and the need for updated treatment records. The Veteran is also required to provide authorization for any private treatment records related to diabetes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, kidney disability, skin condition, right hand tremors, left hand disability, right knee condition, left knee condition, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, lower bilateral gout, and sleep apnea are not related to service. As a result, the claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to March 12, 2019.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to high grade retroperitoneal liposarcoma, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding of herbicide exposure or toxic chemical exposure during service, nor was there any credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities. The appeal is remanded for further consideration of issues related to increased ratings and service connection.