Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than depressive disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as diabetes mellitus (DM), were denied. The Board has remanded both claims due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, cataracts, retinal vascular changes, and corneal opacity. The issues of secondary service connection were also addressed but no specific decision was made.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of liver disorder, diabetes mellitus (DM), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and diabetes mellitus were denied, but his claim for obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The decision also notes that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is not supported by evidence of a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, thus meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and PTSD was denied, but his claim for individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was granted.

The Board has remanded the cases due to missing VA treatment records, specifically a neurology consultation and EMG reports from August 2018 and January 2021.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is presumed to be causally related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure. Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus as presumptively related to herbicide agent exposure has been granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including determining if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including DM, prostate cancer, hypertension, CV disorder, PN of the upper and lower extremities, GU disorder, and skin disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left hip bursitis, right hip bursitis, and diabetes mellitus as the appellant withdrew his claims.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and TDIU due to inconsistencies in medical records regarding the Veteran's diagnosis. The appeal is currently pending.

The appeal for service connection of cataracts and diabetic retinopathy is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, respiratory condition, diabetes mellitus type II, acquired psychiatric disorder, right hand condition, right wrist condition, and bilateral foot conditions due to inadequate VA examinations and missing service treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to May 4, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran had part-time employment before this date and his service-connected conditions alone did not prevent him from working.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus but remanded the issue of service connection for body and hand tremors due to uncertainty regarding a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right wrist disability, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes mellitus, type II due to service exposure in Korea. The claims are being returned for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus due to insufficient information regarding his claimed herbicide agent exposure during service. The RO is instructed to attempt verification of this exposure and issue a formal finding if necessary.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is denied.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.