Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's diabetes required only a restricted diet and insulin injections more than once per day, without requiring regulation of activities as defined by VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, chronic low back disorder, and malaria due to procedural issues and need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's current bilateral eye disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to jet fuel and his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The decision also grants secondary service connection for the Veteran's current bilateral eye disability due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, multiple myeloma, and diabetes mellitus type II due to a lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Board found no direct or presumptive service connection based on Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right knee, left knee, right shoulder, right ear hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The appeals are currently pending due to new evidence received that may support these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and vision problems, all of which are alleged to be due to radiation exposure. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional information from the Veteran regarding his in-service radiation exposure and refer this information to a credible source for a more detailed dose assessment.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, which is claimed to be secondary to her service-connected hypertension, should be remanded for further examination and medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), as due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service herbicide exposure and there was no medical nexus between the Veteran's diabetes and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disability.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus (DM) is denied because the evidence does not support a finding that DM was caused by or aggravated by service-connected asthma/bronchitis.,Service connection for hypertension (HTN) is denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition and no indication that it is related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Vietnam War.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to the need for a VA examination and review of treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes and remanded the issues of increased ratings for skin condition and knee disabilities. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including medication, and for special monthly compensation based on a higher need for aid and attendance. The case is being returned to the VA for further examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to insufficient evidence, including a need for new VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sinus disability, diabetes mellitus, bilateral foot neuropathy, and bilateral vision problem are not related to service. The claims for these conditions have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear employment and income history, and for consideration of an extraschedular TDIU on behalf of the Veteran.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and granted a non-compensable rating for eczema/atopic dermatitis. The Veteran's claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, and osteoarthritis of the neck and shoulders is remanded.,The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between the Veteran’s current conditions and her service. The claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, and osteoarthritis of the neck and shoulders are remanded.

The Board has granted TDIU since October 8, 2018. The case is remanded for a determination on TDIU prior to September 8, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is denied because he has already been awarded a 100% schedular rating and special monthly compensation since March 26, 2015.