Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disorder, and hypertension as the Veteran was not exposed to herbicide during service and his conditions did not have their onset during or within one year of discharge.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further medical opinions regarding the cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for various conditions require further examination and consideration. The cases are being remanded to obtain updated medical opinions and potentially new VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, IHD, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's service.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal for issues of heart disability and diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for polymyositis, sleep apnea, type II diabetes mellitus, right and left ankle disabilities, as well as higher initial ratings for radiculopathy of the left sciatic nerve, left femoral nerve, and degenerative changes in both knees.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, to include as due to exposure to herbicides, and remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and a skin condition.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, a lumbar spine disability, a right knee disability, and a cervical spine disability. The reasons provided were that there was no in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, and the evidence did not support a finding of a relationship between any current disabilities and active service.,The Board also denied service connection for diabetes mellitus on a presumptive basis as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service. The reasons provided were that there was no in-service injury or disease related to this condition, and the evidence did not support a finding of a relationship between any current disability and active service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and service connection for diabetes.

The Board denied an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II and granted service connection for voiding dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending claims before the Board and canceled the February 4, 2022 hearing. As a result, all issues are dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional VA examinations and updated treatment records, as requested by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to incomplete development of evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis with nasal polyposis, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type II. The conditions are found to be at least as likely as not the result of disease or injury incurred in active service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, arteriosclerotic heart disease (also claimed as coronary artery disease), hypertensive vascular disease (also claimed as hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension), stricture of the urethra, and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder) have all been denied.,The Veteran's service connection claims for these conditions are pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service ear condition and exposure to herbicides. The TDIU and cause of death issues are also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the evidence did not support a link to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Korea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic retinopathy, and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for neurobehavioral effects and an increased rating for his service-connected headache disorder. The appeals of the remaining issues are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining private treatment records from providers who treated the Veteran prior to his VA care and his terminal treatment records. The appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are also being remanded.