Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has found that there is not substantial compliance with previous remand directives and another remand is required for further development, including verification of herbicide exposure in Okinawa and obtaining new medical opinions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. SMC for loss of use of a creative organ is also granted. The rating for diabetes mellitus type 2 remains remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and neuropathy, finding that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or have herbicide exposure. The conditions are considered to be unrelated to his military service.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus (type II), and skin condition has been granted.,The claim of service connection for an eating disorder is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, but his diabetes mellitus rating remains remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and the relationship between his diabetes mellitus type II and service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease have been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Diabetes Mellitus type two and Ischemic Heart Disease to include as due to herbicide exposure, due to unclear reasons in the previous decision. The Veteran's exposure is presumed based on his service at Udorn RTAFB during the Vietnam Era.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for mental health disorder, diabetes mellitus, and residuals of motor vehicle accident (MVA) due to incomplete information regarding the type of active duty performed during National Guard service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, both presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's Vietnam-era service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions provided in February 2020. The claims for service connection for cervical spine, right foot, left foot, right hip, left hip, right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities are still pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, including this one, prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient evidence on file, including a lack of VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both the right and left lower extremities, finding that it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for right and left knee conditions, diabetes, bilateral foot condition, nerve problems in the upper and lower extremities are all denied as there is no current disability found.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, as they may be related to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and obtain any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the period from November 19, 2015 to January 20, 2016. As of January 21, 2016, his TDIU claim is dismissed as moot due to the combined rating of 100% for multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy and diabetes, were dismissed as the full benefits sought on appeal have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to outstanding medical records, need for additional examinations, and the need to obtain a VA opinion regarding his diabetes mellitus.,The Board is requesting that all relevant treatment records be obtained, including those from Dr. S.A., as well as any other private care providers who may have treated the Veteran since March 2019.