Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's hypertension is worsened by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and if diabetic nephropathy is present.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The Board also requested verification of exposure to herbicide agents or other types of defoliants during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic renal insufficiency and diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to July 23, 2021.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII) and coronary heart disease is granted.,Service connection for stroke residuals as secondary to DMII is granted. Service connection for loss of sense of smell and taste are denied.

The Board has denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, finding that they are not secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The case is remanded for further development regarding refractive error of the left eye.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder, hip, and liver disorders, as well as hypertension, have been granted.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD with hiatal hernia is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during his military service. The VA is instructed to attempt verification of these exposures and obtain any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased evaluations, and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records.

The appeal on the issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is dismissed.,The appeal on the issue of service connection for a bilateral kidney disability, to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, thyroid condition, diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to in-service herbicide exposure. The AOJ is instructed to verify whether the planes that operated on the USS Coral Sea landed in or near Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The AOJ will seek SSA records, arrange for a VA examination, and consider new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II, as these conditions are presumed to be related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating since July 10, 2009, based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities including PTSD and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to incomplete development and need for additional opinions. The main issues are related to eye disabilities, diabetes, hypertension, knee disabilities, and a neck disability.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower and upper extremities and left eye retinopathy. The Board found no evidence of herbicide agent exposure in Thailand and thus could not establish presumptive service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides at Howard Air Base in Panama, which is necessary for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's eye disability, including diabetic retinopathy, bilateral cataracts, pseudophakia, and dry eye syndrome are found to be proximately due to his service-connected diabetes. His obstructive sleep apnea is also found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 50% effective February 13, 2002. The Veteran's bilateral diabetic retinopathy with blindness in the left eye is currently rated at 30%. A separate 10% rating for bullous keratopathy has been granted.