Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for diabetes, hypertension, and residuals of stroke have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,A VA examination is required to determine the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes. The examiner should consider the Veteran's reports of experiencing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for further review of the Veteran's exposure history.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed respiratory disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and heart disorder are not service-connected as they were not caused by his military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for OSA, a heart disorder, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, diabetic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims are not supported by the evidence.,Service connection is denied for all conditions listed above.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure history.

The Veteran's low back condition and hypertension are granted service connection, while DMII requires additional evidence. The case is remanded for further action regarding DMII.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral nuclear sclerosis (cataracts). The appeals for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral eye disability (excluding cataracts), coronary artery disease, and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for Type 2 diabetes mellitus is granted due to exposure in the Korean DMZ, which qualifies under the presumptive service connection criteria.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart disorder and diabetes have been denied as there is no evidence to support the relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for melanoma, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease (CAD) due to potential exposure to contaminated water from Camp Lejeune or Agent Orange. The VA examinations did not provide sufficient opinions regarding these conditions.,The Veteran's hypertension is also being remanded as there are no adequate VA examination records available for review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type 2 with onychomycosis, tinea pedis, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed diabetes mellitus type II, which may be related to his service exposure to burn pits in Lebanon.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus with associated diabetic peripheral neuropathy required regular aid and attendance, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for cardiac arrhythmia, diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetic nephropathy with hypertension prior to January 19, 2018 was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. As of January 19, 2018, a 100 percent rating was granted.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 26, 2014 due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes and hypertension as there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year after separation, and the Veteran did not provide a medical opinion linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disability and secondary to his service-connected hearing loss, tinnitus, and/or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded due to incomplete medical records and need for a new VA opinion on whether any service-connected disabilities were a principal or contributory cause of death.