Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, due to herbicide exposure is granted. Service connection for this condition is also granted. The claims for skin cancer and respiratory disability are denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board denied an increased rating as his condition has required one or more daily injections of insulin and a restricted diet but not regulation of activities.

The Veteran's initial rating for service-connected ischemic heart disease is denied, but he is granted a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to June 4, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with his increased rating claim for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as the evidence does not show that his neuropathy and diabetes prevent him from performing sedentary work.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and chronic lymphocytic leukemia due to potential in-service exposure to herbicides or radiation. The AOJ is instructed to seek verification of the Veteran's claimed exposures at Fort Dix, Fort Bennning, Fort Riley, and Frankfurt Germany.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and a heart condition due to potential herbicide exposure in-service. Additional development is needed including verification of exposure and VA examinations.

The Board denied reopening and granting service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, PTSD, and unspecified depressive disorder as secondary to a service-connected carcinoma of the lung. The Veteran's claim was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's skin disability is denied as not related to service or secondary to diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's CAD prior to August 20, 2013 and from August 20, 2013 to January 5, 2020 are both denied for higher ratings.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver as secondary to hepatitis C, and diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to hepatitis C. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his pancreatic cancer was not related to his military service or his service-connected diabetes.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of renal cell carcinoma, adrenal gland nodule, and thyroid condition. Service connection was granted for hairy cell leukemia and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, to include sleep apnea.,The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C.,The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, claimed as the result of herbicide agent exposure.,The Board denied service connection for a pancreas disability, claimed as the result of herbicide agent exposure.,The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, claimed as the result of herbicide agent exposure.,The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, claimed as the result of herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for diabetes mellitus has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lower back disability prior to January 19, 2017 is denied. The current rating of 40% is maintained.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lower back disability after January 19, 2017 is remanded due to lack of evidence showing improvement in the condition.,The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to January 19, 2017 is referred to VA’s Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment for the period prior to July 26, 2019.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and related complications are remanded for further evaluation, including a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition. Additional VA treatment records must be obtained.

The Veteran's hypertension, tension headache disability, and PTSD have been granted service connection. The Veteran's sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and CRPS secondary to trigger finger release are being remanded for further development.,TDIU and SMC issues are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the above-mentioned increased rating and service connection issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service on USS Piedmont was within Vietnam's territorial waters, which would entitle him to the presumption of herbicide agent exposure. The claim for service connection for cause of death is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the specific dates and locations of his service.

The Board denied service connection for back tumor, muscle condition (fibromyalgia), acid reflux, diabetes mellitus, type II, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's contentions were not supported by competent medical evidence.

Your claims for service connection have been dismissed because the Board lacks jurisdiction over your case.