Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The remaining claims for various conditions are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus was denied as the condition did not manifest during a period of qualifying service or within one year thereafter and is not otherwise related to a period of qualifying service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to January 18, 2017.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on a higher level of special aid and attendance due to his need for personal health-care services provided daily in his home by licensed professionals, necessitating nursing home care if not provided.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except facial scars have been dismissed due to withdrawal. The appeal for reopening/reconsideration of facial scars is pending.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's military records confirm his presence at Camp Lejeune during relevant time periods. However, there is no medical opinion linking the diabetes to service or exposure to contaminated waters.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for DM2 and obstructive sleep apnea, finding insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus due to insufficient verification of claimed in-service exposure. The claims must be re-evaluated with new evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee disorders, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. The case is being remanded to provide a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, but denied it on the merits due to lack of evidence of actual exposure to Agent Orange at Fort McClellan.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his diabetes mellitus and hip disabilities, as well as the intermediary step theory of service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, rosacea/actinic keratosis, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities. The decision found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, but has remanded it for further examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and SMC based on Aid and Attendance and/or Housebound status was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to November 13, 2012, and that he did not need regular aid and assistance or be housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus are granted. Other claims for secondary service connection, including those related to the skin condition, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy, are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer residuals with voiding dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of recurrent right hip disability, recurrent left hip disability, and an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to potential service connection based on exposure during active duty. The diabetes mellitus claim remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including verification of his exposure to herbicide agents while serving on aircraft carriers near Vietnam and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for renal cell carcinoma. The Veteran's kidney condition is related to his diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease, but smoking history is also a significant factor.