Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a right shoulder disability, diabetes mellitus type II, left and right lower extremity neuropathy, and a bilateral foot disability as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board granted service connection for a disability manifested by wheezing, but remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism.

The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and a psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence of the severity required for higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's disease as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and diabetic nephropathy (renal failure) as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2, respectively.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, as it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected left heel strain and right foot fifth metatarsal fracture with obesity as an intermediate step. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings to cure a pre-decisional duty to assist error related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for type II diabetes mellitus due to a need for an additional medical opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and unstable angina and/or coronary artery disease, finding that there was no credible evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the earliest possible effective date was August 10, 2022.

The Board remands the case to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically for an adequate medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to new and relevant evidence having been received.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and initial ratings for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities due to missing records from MS Medical Group.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) as he does not meet the criteria for an increased rate based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the matter for an appropriate VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's DMII, as the AOJ failed to properly notify the Veteran of a scheduled examination.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II and peripheral artery disease as there was no evidence of a causal relationship between the conditions and the appellant's military service.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right foot disability, as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The appeals for service connection of prostate cancer, diabetes, GERD, and hypertension were dismissed due to the RO's subsequent grant of these conditions.