Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to new evidence received since the last denial. Service connection is granted, but a compensable rating for hypertension remains denied. The issue of secondary service connection for DM II due to hypertension is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including service connection for his heart disorder, skin rash on hands, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The appeal will be remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus was dismissed. The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted, and his claim for hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's heart disability and diabetes mellitus were denied service connection as they did not manifest during active duty or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking them to service.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of heart disease and diabetes mellitus are not related to his military service. The Board found that the conditions predated his service and were not caused by any in-service events.

The Board has withdrawn the issues of service connection for chloracne, effective date prior to February 28, 2013, for a 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus, and increased ratings for erectile dysfunction (ED), coronary artery disease (CAD) with myocardial infarction (MI) and status post coronary bypass surgery, acne vulgaris with scarring, and DM. The issues of initial compensable ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity (LUE), right (major) upper extremity (RUE), left (minor) lower extremity (LLE), and right lower extremity (RLE) have been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, nephropathy, hypertension, and retinopathy, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus prevents him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment as a commercial truck driver, due to the need for insulin.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus due to potential herbicide exposure in Korea. The AOJ needs to verify if 'spray zones' existed or herbicides were stored/used during the Veteran's service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claims for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, type 2, both presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand. Service connection is now established.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the feet, diabetes mellitus, type II, and a left eye disorder due to in-service herbicide exposure. The AOJ is instructed to conduct further development to determine if the Veteran had active service within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, lumbar spine disability, diabetes mellitus type 2, and neuropathy of the left arm. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides while aboard the USS Raleigh, and thus the cases are being remanded for further action.

The Veteran was granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension as a result of herbicide agent exposure in Thailand.,Pancreatic cancer is not recognized as a presumptive disease due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for pancreatic cancer.

The Board has remanded the cases of tinnitus and diabetes mellitus for additional development. The Veteran's service connection claims will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on the evidence showing his inability to work due to his mental health symptoms and physical limitations.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral leg disability secondary to diabetes mellitus type II (DM) as the evidence does not support that the Veteran has peripheral diabetic neuropathy or peripheral vascular disease, and his RLS was not caused by his DM.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have diabetes or peripheral neuropathy due to his service, nor could he establish a relationship between these conditions and his service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension as the evidence did not support a link to active duty service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for diabetes type I, but denied the claim as there is no evidence to suggest that the Veteran's diabetes was incurred in or related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 9, 2019. As such, the Board has granted a TDIU for this period.