Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as these conditions are not shown to be related to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disorder and diabetes mellitus, type II as secondary to a service-connected condition. The Board found that there is no causal relationship between the current eye disorders and active duty service or diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, hepatitis C, diabetes, and PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.

The Board has granted a 40% rating for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, but the issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to May 15, 2019 is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the grant of increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active duty service.,The Board also denied service connection for chronic joint and muscle pain and fatigue (undiagnosed illness), concluding there was no current diagnosis of such a condition during or related to service.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his already determined service-connected allergic rhinitis. The claims for diabetes mellitus and colon cancer are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to herbicides or burn pits.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death and lack of an order for substitution.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes, coronary artery disease, renal disability, lower extremity peripheral vascular disease, lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, and upper extremity diabetic neuropathy as the evidence does not support a finding of actual exposure to herbicide agents during service or that these conditions began during service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy are found to have had their onset during active military service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a seizure disorder, as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the seizures can be considered 'diabetic seizures' and if they are aggravated by the diabetes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for tendonitis in multiple upper and lower extremities have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for diabetes mellitus type II, with a presumption based on herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea are inadequate, as they did not provide sufficient rationale or address both causation and aggravation. The claims for service connection are therefore remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes have been granted. Hypertension is related to herbicide exposure, while diabetes is presumed due to Vietnam service.

The Board has dismissed the issue of service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted at 40 percent. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding hypertension.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has found that additional evidence is needed to determine if new and material evidence has been received for several service connection claims, including sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, left leg injury residuals, bilateral knee arthritis, left thigh numbness (secondary to lumbar strain), gout, depression, and high cholesterol. The Veteran's SSA records are requested as they may be relevant.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a disability manifested by chronic pain. The evidence does not support an in-service incident or injury that could link these conditions to active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action due to incomplete records and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration, including referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for extraschedular TDIU evaluation.