Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include generalized anxiety disorder. The issues of service connection for CAD, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are remanded due to inextricably intertwined with the denial of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, left knee condition, right knee condition, and diabetes mellitus, type II due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset of these conditions during active service.

The Veteran's diabetes and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are granted with an increased rating. The claim for service connection for tremors (claimed as suspected Parkinson's) and low back disability is remanded.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty service in Thailand was conceded and he has a current diagnosis of diabetes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral eye disability, including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiac disorder and diabetes mellitus, both presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents in the Republic of Vietnam, were denied. The claim for memory loss was also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic headache disorder was granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and skin disability have been granted service connection.,Service connection for a skin disability has also been granted. However, the Veteran's GERD is denied as there is no credible evidence linking it to his active service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease are granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.,The Veteran's gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, right leg peripheral neuropathy, and neck arthritis are remanded for further examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII) is remanded due to conflicting medical information and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,An effective date earlier than January 25, 2013, is denied for the grant of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, CFS, lumbar degenerative disc disease with spondylosis at L5-S1, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and TDIU due to inadequate medical opinions and outstanding treatment records.

The Board granted service connection for diabetic neuropathy and genitourinary system disorder (erectile dysfunction) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran was assigned a noncompensable rating for residuals of inactive tuberculosis.

The Veteran's adult daughter is seeking accrued benefits for her father, who passed away in July 2013. The claims are remanded to obtain VA treatment records from the Danville VAMC prior to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DM II and diabetic retinopathy are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to herbicide agents during service in Korea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CKD is granted. The Board also remanded several other issues including the reopening of a diabetes mellitus claim, depression, and various other disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including clarification on whether strenuous activity must be avoided to prevent exacerbation of diabetic symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C, GERD, diabetes mellitus II, gastrointestinal disorder, liver cancer, cirrhosis, and esophageal varices.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and related peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure. Additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's in-country service and determine if he was exposed to herbicides.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration, including service connection claims, evaluations of disabilities, and a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction evaluation was withdrawn.