Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period; continuity of symptomatology is not established; and the disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The evidence of record persuasively weighs against finding that the Veteran's BLE peripheral neuropathy began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The evidence of record persuasively weighs against finding that the Veteran's BUE peripheral neuropathy began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The evidence of record persuasively weighs against finding that the Veteran has had bilateral CTS at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,The evidence of record persuasively weighs against finding that the Veteran's bilateral eye conditions began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease (IHD) are granted as presumptively related to his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. Hypertension is also granted under the PACT Act for presumed exposure to herbicides.,Additional medical records from private providers such as Dr. Reed Ward, Dr. Allen J. Salem, and St. Luke's need to be obtained to fully assess these claims.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a peripheral vascular disability as secondary to herbicide exposure. Service connection was granted for hypertension under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has granted the reopening of several claims, but denied others.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII) as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or persistent symptoms that would meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, including chronic B-cell leukemia and other conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his diabetes and kidney issues, required regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's cataracts are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,A 60 percent disability rating for diabetic retinopathy, including open angle glaucoma and atrophy of the optic nerve, is granted prior to June 17, 2022.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of diabetes to active service, as well as secondary service connection for heart condition, intestinal condition, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy based on diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence linking the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, to his service or exposure to hazardous chemicals and environmental contaminants. A new VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's diabetes and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence obtained by VA, and the Veteran is entitled to a full review of his claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's claims for left and right knee disabilities have been denied multiple times, with the most recent denial being in December 2014. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus type II (DM) has also been remanded.

The Veteran's SMC claim is being remanded due to the need for additional service connection determinations and rating actions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of diabetes mellitus, type II has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum VA medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, which in turn led to his Type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; coronary artery disease; hypertension; left eye ischemic optic neuropathy; and nuclear sclerosis of bilateral eyes have been reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for all conditions.

The Board has previously remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding that additional opinions were needed due to conflicting medical opinions. The case is being returned to obtain new VA examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, coronary artery disease, and hypothyroidism) precluded him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his eye disability and mental health condition, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU based on these conditions.