Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and associated neuropathies of all four extremities have been granted, but the effective dates are set at April 5, 2008. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to adjudicate the claims for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or hazardous chemicals. The Board also found that there was insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current heart disorder is related to his service, specifically noting a grade I systolic heart murmur at service separation in June 1973. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the adequacy of the VA examiner's opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy aggravated his traumatic brain injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, anxiety and panic attacks, diabetes mellitus type II, right shin splints, left hip disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, difficulty breathing (asthma), bilateral eye disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and chest pain have been denied due to lack of evidence showing a link between these conditions and service.,New evidence received since the last denial has not provided sufficient information to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, anxiety and panic attacks, diabetes mellitus type II, right shin splints, left hip disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, difficulty breathing (asthma), bilateral eye disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and chest pain.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, coronary artery disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents and/or chemicals. The Veteran's service records confirm his service as an avionics mechanic at Camp Humphreys from August 1971 to November 1972, but the specific units he served with are not specified. Further development is needed to verify his claimed exposure to herbicides in Korea.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety prior to the promulgation of a decision, leaving no issues for further consideration.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to diabetes, and low back disability secondary to a service-connected neck disability.,The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims related to hypertension, kidney disorder, bilateral eye disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, heart disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's exposure to helicopter emissions is considered in these cases.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including colon polyp, bilateral knee pain, loss of memory, erectile dysfunction, partial loss of eyesight, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease were denied.,Service connection was not granted on a presumptive basis due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus the TDIU on an extraschedular basis is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus prior to August 10, 2022 has been withdrawn. The Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain medical opinions regarding the Appellant's mental health during his service, as well as whether he was insane at the time of discharge. The issues include character of discharge, reopening service connection claims, and service connection for various conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and heart disability due to in-service high cholesterol, as there is an open question regarding whether the Veteran had a diagnosed heart condition prior to his death. The AOJ must obtain additional evidence related to five coronary artery bypass grafts documented in August 2018 private treatment records.

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.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy is being remanded for further evaluation as the current evidence does not sufficiently address all nerves impacted by his condition.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of all issues related to diabetes, bilateral upper extremity polyneuropathy, bilateral lower extremity polyneuropathy, and erectile dysfunction. The Board dismissed the appeal due to this request.

The Board denied service connection for a low back condition, diabetes mellitus type 2, and hypertension. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of in-service injury or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia/lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with anemia, and diabetes mellitus were granted secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The effective date of these grants is August 10, 2022.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia/lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with anemia, and diabetes mellitus were granted secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The effective date of these grants is August 10, 2022.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia/lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with anemia, and diabetes mellitus were granted secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The effective date of these grants is August 10, 2022.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia/lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with anemia, and diabetes mellitus were granted secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The effective date of these grants is August 10, 2022.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia/lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with anemia, and diabetes mellitus were granted secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The effective date of these grants is August 10, 2022.