Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his cause of death.

The Board has remanded several service connection and increased rating claims, including those for a back disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, diverticulitis, psychiatric disability, and diabetes mellitus. The effective dates for the grant of service connection are not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure to Tritium and its relation to his diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as there was no in-service injury or disease, and the evidence did not establish a nexus to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, as well as the potential role of obesity in causing or aggravating OSA.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that there is no evidence of a direct link to his active service or secondary to his service-connected specified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for Lewy body dementia, which is presumed due to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.,Service connection was also granted for bilateral vision loss (diabetic retinopathy) and bilateral cataracts. The claim for glaucoma was denied as there is no evidence of its onset in service or a link to diabetes mellitus, type II.,The Veteran's tinnitus claim remains pending due to the lack of prior communication indicating intent to file such a claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his claimed disabilities, including type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, hypothyroidism, myocardial infarction residuals, hypertension, hemorrhoids, and gastrointestinal disorder. The remand requires further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary to obtain a new VA examination for the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and to conduct additional development regarding his intertwined claims for initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, a left ankle disability, and diabetes mellitus type II due to missing VA examinations. The Veteran was previously notified of his obligation to cooperate in the development process.

The Veteran's claim for left eye vision loss is denied. The Board granted separate 10% ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve in both lower extremities from December 28, 2016. However, the claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and TDIU are all denied.

The Veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), due to exposure to herbicide agents in Okinawa. The Board finds remand necessary to determine if herbicide agents were stored or used on any U.S. military facility in Okinawa.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, periods of sudden loss of consciousness, and neck disability due to potential service connection based on exposure to environmental toxins during active duty.

The Veteran's low back disorder and bilateral leg disorder were not granted service connection. The eye disorder was granted service connection as it is related to his diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now considered.,New evidence has been submitted that suggests a link between the Veteran's duodenal ulcer, hypertension, DM II, anxiety and depression, hemorrhoids, and sinus disability.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and laryngeal cancer as due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Type II diabetes mellitus is remanded due to the inadequate examination provided in July 2015. The examiner did not provide an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, TDIU, and SMC based on aid and attendance due to insufficient development of private treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus due to exposure to herbicide agents, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral foot disability secondary to service-connected lumbar strain.