Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated diabetic peripheral neuropathy, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure in Korea or a direct relationship to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hypertension are granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Guam.

The Veteran's diabetes, bilateral hearing loss, right knee instability, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are being remanded for further review due to new evidence received since the last SSOC.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, Type II as due to exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Ubon RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's ruptured right biceps, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, type-II diabetes mellitus, and bilateral Charcot feet were not found to be related to service or service-connected disabilities.,Service connection was denied for all claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and a heart condition due to insufficient evidence in some cases. The appellant is seeking service connection for these conditions based on their occurrence during or as a result of active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and diabetes mellitus based on the presumption of exposure to Gulf War conditions. Service connection was denied for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), esophageal stricture, a chronic skin disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and nephrolithiasis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II. The VA must verify her exposure to herbicides and obtain a medical opinion from an endocrinologist or other appropriate clinician to determine if her diabetes is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for fatty liver disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2 and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the cases for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran served in Vietnam, which is necessary for service connection. Additional records and verification are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, heart disability, stroke, and diabetes mellitus. The claims are being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure and noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and dermatitis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.,Service connection claims for gastritis, lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and prostate disorder remain unresolved.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents are granted. The PACT Act presumption of herbicide agent exposure applies due to the Veteran's service at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused his obesity, which in turn caused his sleep apnea. The claim is also being remanded for further VA medical opinions on the aggravation of sleep apnea by PTSD and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's death was caused by congestive heart failure, which is listed as a 'sequel to Agent Orange' on his death certificate. The Board has ordered further development including obtaining medical records and an addendum opinion from the VA examiner who previously reviewed the case.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities have been denied. Additionally, his facial scars prior to April 15, 2022, tinnitus, and headaches have also been denied.

The Board denied service connection for a thyroid disability and diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no evidence of chronic conditions related to service or service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's assertions regarding exposure to asbestos or mercury were not supported by the available records.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, an eye condition (including bilateral glaucoma and ocular hypertension), bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and metabolic syndrome. The decision also denied service connection for metabolic syndrome due to pyramiding.