Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for an updated VA medical opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities, as well as right and left hip disabilities, are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and evaluation.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is also being remanded due to the need for additional examination and evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus type II are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his military service at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The presumption of service connection based on such exposure is applied.

The Board has remanded three issues: headaches, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and TDIU. The Veteran's service-connected conditions have worsened since the last examinations, necessitating new evaluations.

The Board dismissed the claims of right upper extremity numbness, diabetes mellitus, type II, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss for accrued benefits purposes.,Service connection was granted for kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) due to radiation exposure during service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to full grants of other issues on appeal, including hypertension and bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy. The claim for TDIU was also dismissed as the evaluation for congestive heart failure associated with diabetes mellitus type II with hypertension rendered it moot.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the development sought as part of the September 2022 remand, and therefore, the case is being remanded for additional development to determine if the Veteran was exposed to any hazardous materials during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone, without considering her non-service-connected impairments, were sufficient for requiring regular aid and attendance. The VA will need to provide a retrospective opinion from an examiner.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as his service-connected disabilities, including a 100% rating for heart disease, render him unable to work. The appeal on the matter must be dismissed.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and kidney disability were not incurred in service or related to any in-service injury.,The cause of the Veteran's death was attributed to his coronary artery disease.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior Board decision's remand directives and has ordered further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner to determine the nature and cause of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, heart conditions, and peripheral artery disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly ischemic heart disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma, peripheral neuropathy of the left leg, and headaches, all claimed as secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are granted as a result of exposure to herbicides. The hypertension is also granted under the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether GERD is proximately caused or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a cardiac disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ must obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records, request new VA medical opinions regarding his exposure to asbestos during service, and address whether any of these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has found that there are outstanding VA medical records for hearing loss and new evidence submitted by the Veteran regarding in-service herbicide agent exposure. The claims are remanded to acquire these records and determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss has been denied.