Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes was denied in the February 2010 Board decision. New evidence received since then is not material to reopen this claim.,Right ear tinnitus was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest within a year after discharge, nor is there continuity of symptomatology or etiological link to service. The Veteran's current right ear tinnitus is rated at 10 percent disabling under DC 7122 for arthralgia or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity.,Frostbite residuals of the left and right hands have been rated at 10 percent since May 11, 2016. The Veteran's current condition includes arthralgia, numbness, and cold sensitivity with tissue loss from frostbite. A higher rating is not warranted as there are no additional symptoms such as nail abnormalities, color changes, locally impaired sensation, hyperhidrosis, or x-ray abnormalities.

The Board has determined that the claims for a compensable disability evaluation for hemorrhoids, service connection for diabetes mellitus, and service connection for a liver condition are remanded due to inadequate development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to new evidence received since the previous decisions.,Sleep apnea is also being remanded as it may be related to an acquired psychiatric disability or diabetes mellitus.,Diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to potential in-service exposure to herbicide agents at Camp Lejeune.,Neuropathies are being remanded for a VA examination to determine their etiology and relationship to service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's kidney cancer rating remains unchanged.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for deviated septum, obstructive sleep apnea, and type II diabetes mellitus due to insufficient evidence on file. The VA will obtain updated medical records and schedule appropriate VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension (high blood pressure), and thyroid condition due to incomplete development of records from Reynolds Army Community Hospital and Balboa Navy Medical Center.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral foot and wrist disabilities, diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), sleep apnea, vision disability, limitation of flexion and extension of the knees, left knee pain, right knee pain, and lower back conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes with erectile dysfunction is not rated higher than 20 percent. The Veteran's RUE and LUE peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 20 percent, effective from February 19, 2016. Ratings for the right and left femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy remain at 20 percent. Ratings for the right and left sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy are granted at 40 percent as of September 28, 2022. The Veteran's lower extremity peripheral vascular disease is remanded.

The Veteran's lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic polyneuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records and an examination.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral diabetic retinopathy secondary to DM, and obstructive sleep apnea is granted under the PACT Act. Ratings are assigned for knee conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating of various conditions has been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the claims for bilateral hearing loss, plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, glaucoma, cataracts, or allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including skin disorders, heart conditions, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The claims are being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include frostbite, low back disability, asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for CAD, scars, prostate cancer, diabetes, and diabetic nephropathy. The effective date was assigned based on the date of claim or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and throat cancer status post surgery, finding that the evidence does not support a nexus to service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes mellitus, eye disorder, and numbness of fingers and feet due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's conditions are related to his service-connected peripheral vascular disease.

Service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis is dismissed.,Service connection for transient blindness associated with migraine headaches and/or seizures is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus remains denied as there is no evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Board denied service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, urinary incontinence, left lower extremity condition (to include peripheral vascular insufficiency), and right lower extremity condition (to include peripheral vascular insufficiency) as the evidence did not show a nexus between these conditions and active service.