Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for diabetes mellitus, hallux rigidus of the left foot, tinnitus, and non-service-connected pension. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tendonitis right hand, tendonitis left hand, and a right leg disability are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DMII and a skin condition, including as due to exposure to herbicide agents or secondary to his service-connected DMII, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for either condition.

The Veteran's claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his hip and shoulder disabilities, as well as a need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals. The Board did not find any errors in the decisions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for hypertension on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases due to issues with obtaining medical records and clarifying unit history reports. The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus, type II (claimed as herbicide exposure), are being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The specific issues are: service connection for a low back disability, service connection for diabetes mellitus, rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the right index finger, and fracture of the right fifth metacarpal.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; polyneuropathy of the left and right lower extremities; and coronary artery disease due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand. The Veteran's claims are denied as he did not meet the criteria for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted as service connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, pneumonia residuals, and back disability have been denied.,No new or material evidence was received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's Type II Diabetes Mellitus with Erectile Dysfunction is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board has granted a higher 40 percent rating, but no greater, for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with diabetes mellitus, type II and its associated peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as well as amputation of the right leg below the knee being found to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for sleep apnea, including whether it is related to PTSD, diabetes, and/or peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's representative provided additional medical literature that suggests a possible link between PTSD and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, while his claims for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II were granted based on presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty in Thailand.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II are granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicides during his active duty in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right chest wall fibrohistiocytoma and diabetes mellitus, Type II are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to chemical, biological, and radiological substances at Fort Ord and Hunter Liggett Military Reservation.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for coronary artery disease is granted at a 60 percent rating prior to March 23, 2018.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected disabilities is granted.,Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities is granted.,Service connection for lumbar spine disability is denied.,Total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted from July 29, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal includes a claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, which is being remanded.,Service connection for the left shoulder disability remains in appellate status.

The Board has denied service connection for Diabetes Mellitus, type II and remanded the claim for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to insufficient evidence.