Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for facial pain, bilateral knee disability, visual impairment, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II (DM2), PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for diabetic retinopathy of the left eye with macular edema, claimed as going blind, is denied because there was no additional disability caused by VA treatment.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left foot osteomyelitis, status post left first ray amputation, claimed as left foot big toe bunion, is denied because the proximate cause of his disability was not due to VA carelessness or negligence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus and headache disorder due to potential herbicide exposure, as well as for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his headache disorder. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicides based on his service in Operation Ranch Hand.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for tendonitis in the right shoulder, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and diabetes mellitus need further development due to incomplete records and a lack of an examination for diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, a cardiac disorder other than hypertension, and an eye disorder due to potential issues with service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and a throat condition due to unclear findings regarding current diagnoses and insufficient medical opinions on etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, including COPD and diabetes mellitus, was denied. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral cataracts and a bilateral retina disability due to incomplete information from the Veteran's May 2015 VA eye examination, specifically visual field charts. The case will be readjudicated after obtaining complete, legible copies of these charts.

The Veteran's initial 100% rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted during the period prior to April 27, 2017.,The Veteran's increased ratings for CAD are denied from April 27, 2017 to November 13, 2021.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary due to non-compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and body and hand tremors are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II due to potential herbicide exposure in Okinawa.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, arthritis, heart disorder, gall bladder disorder, colon cancer, and kidney disorder. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II as the evidence did not show exposure to herbicide agents and there was no direct link between the condition and service.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection was not established for the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities or obstructive sleep apnea due to lack of in-service evidence and no credible continuity of symptomatology.

The Board denied the Appellant's claims for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance, as well as survivors' pension due to countable income exceeding maximum annual pension rates. The appeals were remanded multiple times but no additional evidence was provided.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and renal insufficiency is being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of current disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, to include as secondary to herbicide agent exposure, is denied because there was no credible evidence of herbicide exposure during service and the condition did not manifest within a year after separation from service or involve continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records related to the Veteran's service in Thailand and Vietnam, as well as VA treatment records. The claims for heart condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, temporary 100 percent rating based on hospitalization, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status, and TDIU are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for persistent depressive disorder, service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension secondary to his service-connected condition, and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability. The appeals are being returned to the RO for additional development.