Diabetes Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam and his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II contributed substantially to his pancreatic cancer and subsequent death.

The Veteran's appeal of high cholesterol (claimed as hyperlipidemia) has been withdrawn.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for GERD is denied, as it cannot be earlier than March 11, 2015.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to in-service exposure or within one year post-separation from service.,CAD and respiratory conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their relationship to service.,A neck disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as secondary to GERD and right foot disability) are also remanded for further examination and opinion.,Polysubstance abuse is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to GERD, right foot disability, or CAD.,ED is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the condition.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions. Service connection for fibromyalgia is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction as secondary to DM, right shoulder disability, left elbow disability, and right knee disability. The reasons given were lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for various disability ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease, as well as prostate cancer, are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetic retinopathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, left hip condition, and right hip condition due to service-connected frostbite. The issues are being remanded for further development including obtaining medical records and arranging a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, but he was not in need of nursing home care or permanent housebound status. He is granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance by another.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type 2 was denied. The issue of secondary service connection for a heart condition related to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic back pain and type II diabetes mellitus, finding no current disability during the period under consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and chronic kidney disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the onset and relationship of these conditions to his military service.

The Board has ordered a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability caused or aggravated circulation issues that prevented healing of ulcers on his right foot, and whether these issues contributed to his cause of death from CAD and MI.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, a right knee disability, and headaches should be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The VA must provide an adequate examination and opinion addressing the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for major depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and several other conditions are granted. The remaining issues of service connection for knee, shoulder, headache, sleep apnea, and diabetes disorders are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues related to acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, high blood pressure, kidney failure, and diabetes is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 6, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete opinions and need for additional development. The issues include psychiatric disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity due to exposure to herbicide agents. The RO needs to conduct additional development, including contacting MRRC to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure during his military service.