Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's death to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to inadequate VA examination reports and the need for a new one with an examiner who has not previously offered an opinion in this matter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and increased rating for lumbar spine disability have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or a link to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, including whether it is related to his service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, and bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathies, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Service connection was granted for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus (type II), and erectile dysfunction due to the latter being secondary to coronary artery disease.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a low back disorder due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or exposure to herbicides. Service connection was granted for the low back disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for their service-connected right ankle disability is denied, as well as a prior to March 10, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; anemia; back disability; bilateral foot disability including pes planus and right bunion. The issues of service connection for eye disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and insomnia were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 4, 2014, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance was denied. The Board found that it was not factually ascertainable prior to August 4, 2014, that the Veteran met the criteria for SMC.

The Board has determined that the claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are remanded due to inadequate examinations and need for updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension are denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board found that the Veteran did not have an in-service diagnosis or treatment for these conditions.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for increased ratings and TDIU prior to March 10, 2015, as well as earlier effective dates for DEA and SMC. The Veteran's VA Form 21-4142 was not properly processed due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

An effective date of December 15, 2008 is granted for the award of service connection for diabetes mellitus.,An effective date of February 26, 2009 is granted for the award of service connection for residual scar, spindle cell sarcoma removal, scalp associated with herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is related to his active service and herbicide exposure during his temporary duty in Vietnam. The Board granted the claim based on presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, left foot pes planus, and right foot pes planus due to a pre-decisional error in not obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD caused or aggravated his diabetes. The VA examiner is also asked to determine if the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was clearly and unmistakably not worsened during service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease (claimed as coronary artery disease) are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and coronary artery disease, including as due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent. The evidence did not support finding that his active service unit was among those units presumed exposed to an herbicide agent.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is granted with a 20% rating effective April 22, 2014. Service connection for diabetes mellitus and bladder cancer are also granted due to in-service herbicide exposure.