Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional error in obtaining a relevant Army report. The Veteran's cause of death is also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension because the submitted evidence was not new and relevant.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus type II (DM-2) are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's cluster migraines remain in dispute.,The Veteran's DM-2 is denied a rating greater than 20 percent, with no compensable complications noted.

The Veteran's diabetes is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, and the Board has granted service connection for type 2 diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, both secondary to herbicide exposure, are remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's diabetes, as the current opinions are inadequate and do not address the causation or aggravation of the condition by service-connected PTSD and sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Appellant is a proper substitute claimant for the claims pending at the time of the Veteran's death. As such, the service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and bipolar disorder with psychotic episodes are remanded for further adjudication.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including type II diabetes mellitus and associated neuropathies, as well as his gunshot wound to the left shoulder, rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to July 27, 2023. From that date forward, the issue of TDIU is moot.

The Board has remanded the claims for Parkinson's disease, ischemic heart disease, and diabetes mellitus type II due to potential herbicide exposure while serving aboard the USS Enterprise and USS Coral Sea. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's exact location during his service, including whether he served in Korea near the DMZ.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II, left and right lower and upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, and bilateral cataracts are all granted. The claim for service connection for tension headaches is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disability including coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation, and hypertension due to potential chemical exposure during service. The Veteran's service records indicate she was stationed at Fort McClellan1966-1968. A VA doctor opined that her current diabetes mellitus is likely related to her military service and exposures.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a higher rating of 50% from April 27, 2019 to October 21, 2019. Other conditions have been granted service connection with effective dates ranging from January 11, 2012 to October 21, 2019.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II was controlled by oral medication and a presumed restricted diet without the need for insulin or regulation of activities. The disability did not result in complications other than those already service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and hypercholesteremia have been denied.,Service connection was not established as the conditions were not shown to be related to active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, gout, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, gout, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran and eligible for DIC benefits. However, the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to diabetes mellitus, type II, requires further development regarding the Veteran's in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and inadequate VA examination findings.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, both presumed due to herbicide agent exposure while stationed at Takhli RTAFB. The effective date is not specified as the claim was reopened.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and related peripheral neuropathies were granted increased ratings, while hypertension was also granted. Service connection for PVD was denied.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus is granted. The Board found that the evidence established a direct link between the conditions and the Veteran's military service.