Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII) and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to incomplete development of evidence regarding exposure to hazardous substances during service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding ratings for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus due to failure of the VA Regional Office to substantially comply with previous remands. The claims are now being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for Bell's Palsy is dismissed as a matter of law. Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, due to herbicide exposure during service at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various bilateral foot disabilities due to incomplete examination and opinion, failure to address relevant lay evidence, and lack of adequate consideration of all claimed conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes, hepatitis C, and liver transplant are all granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board found that the service-connected diabetes mellitus did not cause or contribute to the Veteran's death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development regarding exposure to herbicide agents and the need for an addendum opinion on the etiology of diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, hypertension, and low testosterone as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's exposure to various chemical or biological agents was not established.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right hip arthritis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show limitation of motion to a degree warranting a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye condition secondary to sarcoidosis has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes and neurological disabilities of her upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions and potential errors in factual premises.

The Veteran's diabetes is being remanded for further examination and review due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset or relationship to his service-connected Burkitt's lymphoma.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and bilateral radiculopathy, finding insufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claims. The claim was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in calculating the overpayment of pension benefits and the validity of the debt. The Veteran needs to provide additional information about his medical expenses, particularly related to assisted living costs for housebound status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to a duty to assist error. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, and the Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess all diabetic complications, including diabetic retinopathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, finding that it was not incurred in or related to service and is not secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's exposure and medical opinions are needed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a stroke, heart disorder, and diabetes mellitus due to potential exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Okinawa.