Diabetes Board decisions

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is dismissed. The appeals for service connection for a left knee disability, right knee disability, cardiovascular disability, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to missing or canceled VA examinations and rude behavior from the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his service-connected GERD, diabetes mellitus, migraine headaches, and vertigo. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for GERD or diabetes mellitus, but the claims of service connection for migraine headaches and vertigo are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus (DMT2) and related secondary conditions. The case was remanded for additional development regarding a breathing condition.,Service connection for anatomical loss of the bilateral lower extremities and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, both claimed as secondary to DMT2, were denied. The case was also remanded for an addendum VA medical opinion on a breathing condition.,The Board denied service connection for stroke, which was claimed as secondary to DMT2. The case was also remanded for additional development regarding a breathing condition.,Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus (DMT2) and related secondary conditions were denied. Service connection for a breathing condition, to include asbestosis, was remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral eye non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema is caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, and the claim for this condition has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, respiratory disability (asthma and COPD), back disability, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, headache disability, polymyalgia rheumatica, rheumatoid arthritis, and voiding dysfunction are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is granted with a rating of 20 percent, but no higher.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type I, coronary artery disease, neuropathy, and bilateral eye disorder due to incomplete development. The claims are inextricably intertwined with his increased rating and TDIU claims.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for high cholesterol and an effective date prior to March 8, 2013, for the grant of service connection for allergic rhinitis. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, as there is insufficient evidence to confirm his alleged exposure during his service in Thailand. The claims will be returned to the AOJ for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU for accrued purposes.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy and other service-connected conditions have been granted increased ratings, and a TDIU has been granted for the period from June 10, 2011 to April 22, 2013. The case is remanded for additional development.

The Board denied DIC benefits because the cause of death was not related to service or a service-connected disability, and there is no evidence supporting Agent Orange exposure. The claim cannot be reopened as new evidence has not been presented.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, combined with other disabilities, rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment from October 2, 2006 to May 27, 2011. TDIU was granted effective October 2, 2006.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's diabetes insipidus and adrenal failure/insufficiency are currently rated as noncompensable, but the Board finds that updated VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions may be secondary to her service-connected pituitary disorder.,The Veteran's hypoparathyroidism is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that updated VA examinations are needed to determine if this condition may be secondary to her service-connected pituitary disorder.,The Veteran's osteoporosis and glaucoma are currently not service connected, but the Board finds that updated VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions may be secondary to her service-connected pituitary disorder.,The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent. The Board finds that updated VA examinations are needed to determine if this condition may be secondary to her service-connected pituitary disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for various conditions, including vertigo, chronic otitis externa, diabetes mellitus type II, colon polyps, residuals of a neck tumor excision, coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension. The issues are related to new evidence that reopened these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, sleep apnea, a disability manifested by high cholesterol (to include residuals of a stroke), and diabetes mellitus type II due to incomplete VA treatment records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve and femoral nerves has been granted initial ratings of 40 percent, effective July 16, 2018. The Veteran is also awarded TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.