Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and prostate cancer as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure or in-service onset.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to the lack of a VA examination assessing the current severity and any associated neuropathy.

The Board has dismissed the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction; right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy; left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy; right hip strain; and compensable ratings for hip limitations. The remaining issues have been REMANDED for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes, congestive heart failure, renal kidney failure, hypertension, flat feet, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and alcohol use disorder), stomach ulcers, hearing loss, tinnitus, and migraines. The reasons for remand include a lack of evidence regarding exposure to chemicals in service, the need to verify in-service stressors, and incomplete records from Dr. P. Weaver.

Your claims for increased ratings for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II have been dismissed as the issues were already addressed in a previous Board decision.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, PTSD, TBI, and DM due to new evidence received. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for primary myelofibrosis, a chronic condition to account for kidney failure, COPD, diabetes, and emphysema are reopened. The issues of service connection for these conditions due to petrochemical exposure, including benzene, are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and its related conditions of diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet, retinopathy, and cataracts due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The Veteran's claims are based on his credible reports of exposure near the perimeter of Takhli RTAFB.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type two (DM-II) as secondary to his service-connected cardiovascular disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension, finding that the Veteran did not have these conditions during active duty or within one year of discharge. The evidence does not support a finding that they are related to service.,Service connection was granted for Tinnitus, as it was incurred in service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the severity of the Veteran's diabetes insipidus and its impact on his daily life.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus disability. A new VA examination is needed to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he is already receiving a combined rating of 100% for his service-connected conditions, which renders the issue irrelevant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination. The issues include COPD, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, major depressive disorder, kidney condition, and liver condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, PTSD, and sleep apnea have been denied. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.,There is no credible evidence linking the current disabilities to in-service noise exposure or other events.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating as there are no indications that the condition requires regulation of activities or necessitates hospitalization.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the hands have been granted as presumptively related to in-service herbicide exposure. However, service connection is still required for these conditions due to their early-onset.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no medical rationale correlating the development of sleep apnea with his diabetes.

The Board has denied service connection for heart disease and diabetes mellitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

An effective date of September 23, 2005 is granted for the assignment of a 100% evaluation for chronic fatigue syndrome. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded due to potential toxic exposure risk activity.