Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and awarded SMC at the 's' rate due to additional disabilities independently rated at 60 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes, finding that there was not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence to support the claim. The Board concluded that the current diagnosis of diabetes did not manifest during service or is otherwise related to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension are all granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the claims for kidney disorder, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA is required to provide a new examination and medical opinion addressing whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart condition and diabetes mellitus due to a lack of clarity regarding the timing and nature of VA examinations, as well as potential service connection based on pre-existing conditions or onset within one year post-service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes and sleep apnea due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are being reopened based on this new evidence, which includes VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and opinions regarding his right knee injuries, hip disabilities, lumbar spine disability, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus was granted. Service connection is also granted for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and hypertension.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, right chest wall and right thigh lipoma, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder and/or posttraumatic stress disorder due to his in-service injuries. The claims are being remanded to obtain relevant medical records, confirm the Veteran's in-service injury, and schedule VA examinations.

The Board has determined that there was a procedural error in recognizing the Veteran's VA Form 10182 and placing his appeal on the AMA system. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right foot, and peripheral neuropathy of the left foot are remanded to allow the Veteran to file a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) in the legacy VA system.

The Veteran's appeal is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for consideration of additional evidence. His claims for service connection and increased ratings are pending.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).,Service connection for diabetic neuropathy affecting the bilateral upper and lower extremities is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2.,Diabetic retinopathy has not been shown by evidence of record.,The Veteran's tremors are presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, asbestos, and contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune. The claims will be reviewed again with proper development of evidence.

The Veteran's urinary frequency, a complication of his diabetes, is granted a separate compensable rating. The other issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II, with diabetic retinopathy and erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for additional examination or evidence.

The Veteran's DM2 with diabetic retinopathy is rated at 20 percent, and the separate compensable rating for diabetic neuropathy is denied.,For the period prior to November 13, 2012, the Veteran's neuropathy of the right lower extremity warrants a 40 percent disability rating under DC 8520, and his neuropathy of the left lower extremity warrants an 80 percent disability rating under DC 8520. The Veteran's neuropathy of the left upper extremity and right upper extremity are not service-connected.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to service-connected ischemic heart disease and diabetes, which are presumed related to his service. The Board granted the claim for service connection for the cause of death under the PACT Act. However, the DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 were denied as the Veteran was not in receipt of or entitled to receive compensation at the time of death.

The Veteran's skin disability, claimed as melanomas, is remanded due to lack of evidence during the appeal period.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and below-the-knee amputation of the right leg are both remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's cerebral vascular accident is granted as service-connected, and the issues of hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension due to potential exposure to contaminants during service. The Veteran's diagnoses of these conditions are confirmed, but further investigation into his alleged exposure is needed.