Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and related secondary conditions have been granted. However, the Board has found that additional evidence is needed to determine if his kidney disease and peripheral neuropathy are secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, sun poisoning (also claimed as growth removed from back), and sleep apnea due to incomplete records of his active duty and Reserve service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, diabetes, and neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since February 27, 2012. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU are met prior to May 6, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral upper extremity condition and bilateral lower extremity condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart condition, and right eye disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension are not service-connected, as there is no evidence showing they were incurred during active duty or due to a service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as there was no evidence of a nexus between the condition and active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left arm disorder, neck disorder, and diabetic foot disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has denied a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the service connection claim for diabetes mellitus type II. The case is now pending with the AOJ for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. Additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's in-service exposure and obtain any relevant medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding it secondary to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The right foot and right hip disabilities are remanded due to lack of a VA examination addressing their relationship to service.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is already established.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and edema of the bilateral lower extremities. The appeals are denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus was denied as the evidence did not show he met eligibility criteria on the effective date of May 8, 2001. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for diabetes mellitus was also denied due to lack of medical documentation supporting additional disability beyond what is already covered by his current rating.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and diabetes have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,New evidence has been received to reopen service connection claims for spinal stenosis, bulging disc/degenerative joint disease of the spine, skin disorder, vision loss of the left eye, and right knee arthritis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's BPH is at least as likely as not secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. As a result, the claim for service connection for BPH is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, and diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claims were also denied as secondary to other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, a sleep condition, and a heart condition are being remanded. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) is also being remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and TDIU are being remanded.,,,,

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disorder, skin rash, bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, gout, and bilateral eye condition. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy.,The Board is seeking clarification on the Veteran's claimed exposure to Agent Orange during service and will also request any relevant VA medical records.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his death was not caused by or related to any condition incurred or aggravated during his military service.