Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle disability and diabetes, as well as his claim for TDIU. The decision found that there was no current left ankle disability or evidence of service in the Panama Canal Zone. The Veteran's diabetes is not service-connected due to lack of exposure to herbicides. The Board also granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance has been granted, effective from his death in December 2021.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, including service connection for diabetic cataracts, diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and TDIU. The decision is based on the need for further development regarding medical records, exposure history, and opinions about the cause and aggravation of diabetes.

The Veteran's pituitary adenoma and secondary hypothyroidism are related to his in-service herbicide exposure. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II (DM) and neuropathy of the right and left hands due to herbicide exposure are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to August 4, 2014 for service connection of diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed.,An effective date prior to August 4, 2014 for the award of a 20 percent rating for prostatitis is denied.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for prostatitis has not been granted.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a TDIU have also been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, hypertension, and low testosterone due to exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan between July 1959 and December 1970.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate development in obtaining private treatment records from Dr. J.E.L., Dr. E, and other providers.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, finding the exposure to herbicides in Vietnam is presumed. The decision also notes that the Appellant's discharge was due to willful and persistent misconduct but does not affect his eligibility for healthcare.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and a kidney condition due to further efforts being warranted to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides used in Agent Orange during his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of various conditions, including left ankle condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left arm condition, episodes of visual loss (floaters), arteriosclerotic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, headaches, and nerve damage is granted. The AOJ should arrange for VA examinations to determine the nature and likely cause of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty in Thailand.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), was related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or cancer malignancy. The appeal is granted.

The Board has determined that the claims of service connection for tinnitus, right hearing loss, and diabetes need further development due to incomplete medical opinions and consideration of relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded several claims of service connection due to the need for additional records from the Dallas VAMC, which may be relevant to these cases.

The Veteran's service connection for DM-2 is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. Service connection for OSA is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease is remanded, and the claim for a low back disability is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II and glaucoma, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II due to outstanding service personnel records and the need for additional medical opinions. The PACT Act is relevant to the diabetes mellitus claim.

Service connection for coronary artery disease as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II is granted.,Service connection for right rib fracture as secondary to service-connected right foot neuroma and/or right foot peripheral neuropathy is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, thoracic spine disability, right lower extremity neuropathy, and migraine headaches due to incomplete development of records.