Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to asbestos, Agent Orange, and other chemicals. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether diabetes mellitus type II is related to service, secondary to hypertension, or aggravated by hypertension.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the service-connected splenic infarction residuals, finding no residuals during the appeal period.

Your claims for service connection related to back disorder, right knee disorder, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been remanded. The Board found that the evidence is insufficient to establish a direct relationship between these conditions and your active-duty service.,The Veteran's hypertension and headaches were reopened based on new evidence showing potential links to his PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from June 6, 2011, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure history and medical opinions.

Service connection for left ear hearing loss, lumbar spine disorder, and diabetes mellitus is denied.,The Veteran's psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) was granted an initial 70 percent evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability, major depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries or diseases.,There was no indication of herbicide exposure, and the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II did not manifest within one year from separation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to December 3, 2012. The Board has remanded the case for further development including referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular TDIU consideration.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for a right shoulder disorder and higher ratings for lower back strain with degenerative changes. The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus are also being remanded due to exposure to burn pits. A TDIU claim is also pending.

The Veteran's left eye diabetic retinopathy and blindness are not considered to be a result of VA medical treatment, leading to the denial of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination in a previous decision, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of the service-connected diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disorder and diabetes type II (diabetes) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's death was caused by acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, congestive heart failure, and chronic respiratory failure. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death due to hypertension, which was a significant condition contributing to his death.

The Board has dismissed all pending appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted with an effective date of September 20, 2013. The Veteran also receives Special Monthly Compensation at the housebound rate as of October 17, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an error in providing notice of his right to a hearing before the RO.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and head/scalp condition to include cysts are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease, and hypertension are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The PACT Act presumption is applied for these conditions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is manifested by loss of erectile power without penile deformity and was granted a separate compensable rating.,Service connection for diabetic neuropathy, right lower extremity, femoral nerve was granted with an effective date of April 6, 2015.,Service connection for diabetic neuropathy, left lower extremity, femoral nerve was also granted with the same effective date.