Diabetes Board decisions

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 Board has remanded the claims for diabetes, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient nexus opinions in the VA examinations.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I and related peripheral neuropathies are granted as service connected, with the conditions being secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, finding no in-service injury or disease, and the evidence does not show a nexus to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in duty to assist and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of death.

The Board denied service connection for diabetic macular edema, right eye and retinopathy and nuclear cataracts, both eyes (claimed as right eye condition) due to the lack of a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding the reduction of ratings for diabetic neuropathy of both lower extremities from 60 percent to 20 percent effective April 1, 2021.

The Veteran's diabetic nephropathy is being remanded for further review as it may be secondary to his diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction. The main issue on appeal remains the service connection of diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) as the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's diabetes requires regulation of activities.

The appeals for severance of service connection for peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for an adequate examination that addresses the Veteran's specific risk factors.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type two is presumed due to herbicide agent exposure in the territorial waters of Vietnam. His right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are also granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral mixed cataracts as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The appeals are pending.

The Board is remanding several issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, right foot and toe fungus, and left hip disability. The decision also mentions the PACT Act's implications.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and is granted.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for migraine headaches, arthritis of the shoulders, knees, hips, and back have all been denied.

The Board has remanded the case to consider additional evidence submitted by the Veteran, including maps and medical reports from U-Tapao Air Force Base in Thailand. The decision is pending further action.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to potential aggravation by service-connected conditions, as well as to obtain SSA 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 cervical strain, right knee Osgood-Schlatter disease, diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), and hypertension have been granted service connection.,Service connection for the Veteran's right knee Osgood-Schlatter disease is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's service connection for persistent depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder is granted. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded.