Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetic psoriasis has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding the appellant's claimed conditions and exposure. The issues of diabetes mellitus, back disability, peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, and eye disability are all related and require further examination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is presumed to be associated with exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Guam. The Board granted service connection for this condition as part of the accrued benefits.

The Veteran's death benefits are being reviewed, including the disbursement of compensation owed at his time of death and a higher level of DIC benefits. The VA is required to conduct an audit of all funds due and paid to the Veteran and his fiduciary from January 2014 onwards. The appellant's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection are also being considered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to herbicide agent exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that it is not related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service. The VA will need to obtain deck logs and Blue Water Navy Ship Locator Dashboards for the ships the Veteran served on, as well as verify if the Veteran was stationed in the territorial waters of Vietnam.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for secondary service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus as they are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board has ordered additional examinations and requested medical records for the Veteran's sleep apnea and heart disease claims due to insufficient evidence. The high cholesterol claim is denied as there is no current disability related to high cholesterol. The diabetes mellitus claim is denied because it did not manifest within one year of separation or is unrelated to service. The Board has ordered a VA examination for the Veteran's sleep apnea and heart disease claims.

The Board dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, lower extremity PN of the sciatic and femoral nerves, chronic renal disease, and diabetic retinopathy. The Veteran withdrew his appeals for these issues during a hearing before the Board.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence and need for updated examinations, as well as assistance in obtaining private medical records.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxins at Pease Air Force Base. The claims for service connection are intertwined with the claim for diabetes, and further examination is needed after confirming exposures.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims can be adjudicated due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents. The claims are therefore remanded for a request to the U.S. Department of Army, Records Management and Declassification Agency (RMDA) for verification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic lymphocytic leukemia in remission have been granted. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the veteran's conditions and their service, particularly exposure to cold weather.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's tinnitus is also granted as service-connected, with the Board finding continuity of symptomatology from service until present.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between her current diagnosis and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hepatitis C, and diabetes mellitus has been granted. The decision also includes remanded issues regarding hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and a TDIU based on PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for a mental health disorder, to include schizophrenia, as the evidence does not establish that it is related to active duty service.,Service connection was also denied for residuals of a motor vehicle accident (MVA) due to lack of in-service incurrence or indication of relationship to ACDUTRA service.,The Board found no current disability with respect to diabetes mellitus, and thus denied the claim.