Diabetes — all decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, and hypertension as additional evidence has been submitted that requires further development of the record.

The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for depression and diabetes was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and remanded the claims for diabetes, hypertension, skin pigmentation, heart murmur, hip replacement, and left leg injury to include a left ankle and left knee condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal seeking service connection for various conditions was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative prior to the Board's decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, a right shoulder disorder, and a right ankle disorder as secondary to lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative disc disease with mechanical low back pain due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, Type 2 due to a lack of evidence supporting in-service incurrence or aggravation. The claims for a heart condition and bilateral foot conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, and erectile dysfunction, effective May 24, 2021.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain issues for further development.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service at U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, while dismissing the appeals for low back disability and emphysema. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and PTSD, as well as remanded service connection claims for a lung condition and GERD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to duty to assist errors, including the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's causes of death.

The Board grants service connection for headaches as the evidence supports a direct link to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for diabetic retinopathy as a secondary condition to the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome on a secondary basis.

The Board granted increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, but denied an increase in the rating for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board granted a disability rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, as the evidence shows that he requires insulin, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities.