Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, anemia, insomnia, diabetes mellitus type II, anal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bilateral cataracts, rheumatoid arthritis of all joints, and left/right foot conditions are not related to her military service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claims as they are no longer valid.

The Veteran's diabetes is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, and for obtaining additional treatment records. The issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism/a thyroid disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Service connection is granted for hypertension based on service exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for neck disability, bilateral hand CTS, bilateral knee disabilities, and OSA. Service connection is also granted for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to unclear etiology and need for further development, including potential exposure to hazardous chemicals while stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

The Board has granted service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Sleep Apnea, finding that the Veteran's obesity, caused by his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, is a proximate cause of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his claims for diabetes mellitus Type 2, hypertension, high cholesterol, and chronic nerve pain of both legs and feet has been dismissed due to the withdrawal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, specifically the femoral nerve, is now rated at 40 percent effective February 16, 2023.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if a TDIU can be assigned on an extraschedular basis due to service-connected disabilities prior to August 5, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to the condition and no exposure to herbicide agents. The Board concluded that direct service connection was not warranted due to lack of a diagnosis during service or within one year post-service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for ALS, a blood problem due to herbicide exposure, DM II, and arthritis of multiple joints. The Veteran's claims are not supported by current evidence of record.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, hypertension, thyroid condition, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with prior instructions.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, tinea corporis, and denied ratings for diabetes and a skin disorder (claimed as rash on arms and body). The claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The Board found the Veteran's lay statements credible and established that his tinnitus began during his military service. For the remaining issues, the Board remanded for further development including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities (claimed as secondary to diabetes), and ischemic heart disease. The evidence did not support claims based on herbicide exposure or presumptive service connection.,Service connection was denied because there was no credible evidence showing in-service exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides, and the Veteran's conditions were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to deficiencies in the medical opinions obtained. The Veteran's exposure to fine particulate matter from burn pits during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations is presumed.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link to the Veteran's active service or his service-connected sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for peripheral artery disease of the bilateral lower extremities, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II), and a left ankle disability. The PACT Act is considered in these matters.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether it was incurred during active duty. The Veteran's high sugar intake and excessive thirst were noted shortly after his discharge from active duty.