Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and decisions need to be reviewed again, as per previous remand directives. The Veteran's claims for various conditions are being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment, leading to the denial of a TDIU for accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of one automobile or other conveyance and/or automobile adaptive equipment, and special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance. The reasons include not having substantial compliance with prior remand instructions regarding obtaining records from the Veteran's brother.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and clarification regarding the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly diabetes mellitus type II and its associated peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for COPD, diabetes, heart impairment, and prostate cancer due to lack of available service treatment records. The Veteran's arguments indicate these conditions may be related to in-service exposure to various chemicals, but further development is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy with bladder dysfunction, and hypertension. The Veteran was granted a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, ischemic heart disease, and prostate cancer based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during training at Fort Gordon in 1967.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, cerebrovascular disease, erectile dysfunction, and ulcerative colitis as there was no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after active service. The Veteran's reported exposures to herbicides were not verified.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral ankle disorder and a bilateral eye disability, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for colon cancer, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and type II diabetes mellitus (DM2). The decision is based on insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for scar, status post spinal fusion, was dismissed. The claim of residuals of head trauma (claimed as dental trauma) has been reopened and is currently under consideration. Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastroenteritis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), respiratory disorder (recurrent aspiration pneumonia), cardiac disorder (atherosclerosis), acquired psychiatric disorder, residuals of head trauma, facial scars, bilateral eye disorder, cervical spine disorder, right shoulder disorder, bilateral elbow disorder (tendinitis), bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral pes planus have been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for back disability, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection is granted for back disability manifested by pain.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating for bronchial asthma, service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, and right ear hearing loss have been remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and PRCA on a direct causation basis, but denied service connection for DM II due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The VA denied a higher rating for the service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2, finding that it only required insulin and a restricted diet but did not require regulation of activities.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and cardiac disabilities were denied as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his in-service exposures.,The Veteran's left foot disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (depression, anxiety, and mood swings) were also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection to diabetes mellitus, type II and secondary service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and/or maintain substantially gainful employment, qualifying for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to accrued benefits. He was also found not in need of aid and attendance or housebound status for SMC purposes.

The Board has denied service connection for Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Diabetes Mellitus, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions in service or a link to service. The Veteran's claims are based on presumptive service connection but the evidence does not support this claim.