Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus has been granted as a result of exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.,The cause of the Veteran's death, which was listed as stroke with underlying causes of coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, is also considered presumptively related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The ratings for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities and diabetes mellitus are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer due to exposure to an herbicidal agent. The remand also includes obtaining a supplemental opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's obesity caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss. The remaining issues of left knee, right knee, allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, skin disability, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of causation or aggravation by service-connected Bell's palsy.,Both conditions were diagnosed after separation from service, with no evidence of onset within one year post-service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II, is at least as likely as not proximately due to his service-connected hypertension or aggravated by (defined as any increase in disability) his hypertension or coronary artery disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is at least as likely as not substantially contributing to his death from pulmonary edema. The decision grants entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Board has remanded both the cause of death and DIC claims due to potential new evidence regarding diabetes mellitus, Type 2. The Veteran's death was attributed to acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis but his widow contends that he had pre-existing diabetes which contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected esophageal reflux with irritable bowel disease and diarrhea.

The Veteran's TDIU and Chapter 35 (DEA) eligibility are granted effective May 1, 2007. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities as of May 1, 2007.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the remaining claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, necrotizing pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus type II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure in Thailand. His erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, fatty liver, hypertension, and left ventricular hypertrophy are all found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and effective dates are being remanded due to procedural errors in the prior rating decision.

The Veteran passed away in May 2014 and had not filed any claims for VA benefits between 2003 and his death. The appellant's claim for accrued benefits was denied because there were no funds owed to the Veteran at the time of his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on being permanently housebound due to a single disability rated at 100 percent and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error and potential herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's in-service duties as a helicopter combat support member are being investigated, along with possible exposure to Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, which was caused by his service-connected exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, is considered the secondary cause of death. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death and if his end stage liver disease, cirrhosis, and end stage renal disease were related to military service.