Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the development conducted does not comply with the June 2022 Board remand. The Veteran's heart disability, thyroid disability, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded for additional medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board dismissed all appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder with psychotic features caused or aggravated his diabetes mellitus, type II. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion addressing obesity as an intermediary step and its role in causing or aggravating the diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to outstanding private treatment records and incomplete VA opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is granted a 40 percent disability rating, which requires one or more daily injections of insulin and restricted diet. The Board found the evidence to be in equipoise as to whether regulation of activities is also required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Major Depressive Disorder is granted. The claims for increased ratings for Diabetes Mellitus type II and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are denied.

The Veteran's cause of death, listed as pancreatic cancer and diabetes mellitus type II on his amended death certificate, is granted due to the presumption of herbicide exposure in Thailand under the PACT Act. Diabetes mellitus, type II, was presumed service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is related to his service, specifically exposure to mustard gas during basic combat training. After considering all evidence and opinions provided, the Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma, ischemic heart disease, and diabetes mellitus as a result of exposure to herbicide agents due to his death.

The Board denied service connection for prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, colon polyps status post-removal, hypertension, sleep apnea, and acid reflux (GERD) due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service or exposure to contaminated water.,The Board found that none of the claimed disabilities are among the eight diseases presumptively associated with contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, thus denying presumptive service connection on this basis.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that it is not related to service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, skin condition of left arm, and heart disorder due to herbicide agent exposure while serving in the Marine Corps. The decision also requires a review of the Veteran's service records to determine if he served within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam or entered port in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for OSA is dismissed due to the withdrawal by his attorney.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there was no evidence of hearing loss within one year after separation from service and it is not related to service.,Service connection for IHD remains denied as the Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for chronic congestive heart failure, workload restrictions, or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction less than 30 percent.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) is denied due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred in service and there are no complications requiring separate ratings.,The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to February 19, 2015, remains pending as the effective date has not been established.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus claim was denied, while his psychiatric disability, hearing loss, lung disability, hypertension, left leg disability, CVA residuals, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment prior to May 27, 2014.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability. The claims of entitlement to increased ratings for various disabilities, including OSA, CAD, diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and TDIU prior to March 2, 2018, are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye disorder, heart disease, and diabetes mellitus type II (DM II) are being remanded due to the lack of substantial compliance with prior Board directives. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has granted a TDIU prior to January 24, 2020 due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU from January 24, 2020 is remanded as it involves a schedular 100% rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to diabetes mellitus type II have been denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.,Service connection cannot be established because the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on his alleged herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding obesity, right knee condition, right shoulder condition, and low back condition. The Veteran's representative asserts that his asthma causes or aggravates these conditions.