Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has granted the reopening of the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II disorder and cervical spine disorder, but denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected lumbar spine disability.,The appeal as to the claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus type II disorder is remanded due to new evidence indicating its onset during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities. The claims are based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various conditions, including left shoulder disability, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, erectile dysfunction, prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, skin disability, and bilateral eye disability. The remand includes verifying herbicide agent exposure in Panama, obtaining VA treatment records, and providing an opinion on whether any hypertension is aggravated by a service-connected anxiety disorder.

Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus as secondary to in-service exposure to herbicide agents is granted.,Service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act is granted.,Service connection for a kidney disability as secondary to service-connected type II diabetes mellitus is granted.,Service connection for residuals of strokes, including as secondary to in-service exposure to herbicide agents and service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension, is remanded.,Service connection for seizure disorder, including as secondary to in-service exposure to herbicide agents and service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and separate compensable ratings are being remanded due to the need for further development of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes, which is currently considered service-connected.

The Veteran's knee and spine conditions are remanded for further examination. His respiratory, heart, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy disabilities are also remanded due to the similar nature of the issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical opinions and missed examinations. The AOJ is required to obtain updated treatment records, provide medical opinions regarding the etiology of diabetes, OSA, right knee condition, and headaches, and reschedule the Veteran for a headache examination.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension as they were not shown to have been diagnosed during active duty or active duty for training.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus as he does not have a present diagnosis of that disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy, including a review of his treatment records to determine if he required regulation of activities prior to December 2018.

The Veteran's death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest due to heart disorders, with significant contributing causes including diabetes and angioplasty. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD contributed substantially to his heart conditions, leading to a grant of service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the case is remanded to determine if he was exposed to toxic substances during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents while performing his MOS duties. The Veteran needs to provide more details or VA will issue a formal finding of inability to verify the in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating as he was only managed by a restricted diet and had no other complications.

The Veteran's asthma and OSA have been granted service connection. Diabetes, CHF, high blood pressure, stroke, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder including depression and anxiety are also granted.,Service connection for diabetes type II (diabetes), congestive heart failure (CHF), high blood pressure, and stroke is granted.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not adequately attempt to verify the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically during his service on the U.S.S. Forrestal from October 1969 to August 1970. The case is being remanded for further development and review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's disease are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange, during active duty in Thailand.,A higher rating for the Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) is denied.