Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if it is aggravated by his diabetes and related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have produced total occupational impairment, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on his physical limitations due to diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's TDIU and increased PTSD ratings were granted in September 2013, but the attorney fees for these benefits are denied as no NOD was filed on the issues of TDIU or higher PTSD ratings.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant wishes to withdraw all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as he has not required regulation of activities.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he died during its pendency.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance due to the use of Hydrocerin cream (prescribed for diabetes mellitus type II) is remanded as there is uncertainty about whether the medication was prescribed for his service-connected condition or a nonservice-connected condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was aggravated by his service, and he is now rated at the maximum disability rating for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for varicose veins of the left lower extremity and diabetes mellitus type II due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with heart disease, renal dysfunction, and neuropathy due to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for a higher rating for low back syndrome and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, as well as the initial rating for depressive disorder. Additionally, service connection for diabetes is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically whether his service-connected conditions or exposure during service contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inextricably intertwined issues and insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicides. The Veteran is also being asked to provide more information about his alleged exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield and grants service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to this exposure.

The Veteran's service in the Republic of Vietnam qualifies him for presumptive service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus was not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service or periods of ACDUTRA, and the Board finds that there is no link between his current condition and these periods.

The Veteran's claims for high cholesterol, low potassium, and low calcium have been denied. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining deck logs and verifying his alleged asbestos exposure. The Veteran is also entitled to VA examinations to assess his lung disability, gastric disability, liver disability, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic neuropathy.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for apraxia of the eyelid opening with blepharospasm, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities associated with type II diabetes (claimed as carpal tunnel syndrome), tinnitus, and aortic aneurysm. The evidence does not support these claims.,The Board found that there is no direct or secondary service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and diabetes mellitus, type II, finding no evidence of current disabilities or a link to military service.