Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The issues of rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a compression fracture, L2 and left ankle sprain have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for diabetic nephropathy prior to January 20, 2015 was denied.,From January 20, 2015 onwards, the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephropathy was granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or PTSD caused or aggravated the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for diabetic ulceration of the left big toe.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient development regarding whether the Veteran was involved in autopsies of pilots killed in Vietnam at Lyster Army Hospital. The AOJ is instructed to verify this and obtain additional medical opinions if necessary.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy/nerve damage, and hypertension due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The reasons include inadequate rationale in previous opinions regarding delayed onset of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity due to claimed herbicide exposure. The remand requires verification of in-service DDT exposure and obtaining medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy, including as due to herbicide exposure or secondary to his diabetes, are denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service herbicide exposure and concluded that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection for chronic diseases.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus due to insufficient rationale in a previous medical opinion and lack of discussion on the Veteran's in-service laboratory results showing prediabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), a right foot disability, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus type II due to incomplete development. The RO must complete the directives set forth in the July 2022 Board remand.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist in determining if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his reported exposure to commercial herbicides during service.

The Board has ordered another remand for the Veteran's claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and tremors due to exposure at Fort McClellan. The examiner is instructed to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to his exposure.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and hypertension. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not shown to be related to her active service, while her neuropathy is linked to her diabetes.,Service connection was also denied for hepatitis C, pancreatitis, eye disability, and TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's appeal for diabetes mellitus and heart disability due to in-service high cholesterol, as there are unresolved issues regarding the onset of these conditions during service.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 18, 2010 for the award of separate 10 percent ratings for diabetic polyneuropathy of the right and left lower extremities associated with diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities for further development, including obtaining an examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral upper and lower extremities peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's current disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service.,Service connection was also denied for a cervical spine disability due to lack of continuity of symptomatology since service separation.

The Board dismissed the appeals as to the ratings for diabetes mellitus with retinopathy, right foot peripheral neuropathy, and left foot peripheral neuropathy due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires only restricted diet, one or more daily injections of insulin, and an oral glycemic agent. The Veteran's PTSD is rated higher than 50 percent prior to September 28, 2021, and higher than 70 percent thereafter. TDIU is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is related to his service-connected conditions.