Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy as it is a result of the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and arteriosclerotic heart disease status post myocardial infarction have been granted service connection. His heart condition has been rated at 60 percent since July 3, 2018.

The case is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's diabetes insipidus, as well as whether he would qualify for a higher rating without medication. The effective date issue remains unresolved.

The Board has denied service connection for CLL and diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence showing a relationship between the conditions and service. The Veteran's claims for back and neck disorders, as well as PTSD, are also remanded for further development.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD and additional service-connected disabilities rated at 60 percent or more. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted from January 1, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, coronary artery disease (CAD), and diabetes mellitus type II have been granted. The decision also reopened his claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cardiac arrhythmia, multiple myeloma, and diabetes mellitus type II due to exposure to herbicides. The Veteran served aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk during his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus (type II), and hypertension, all secondary to herbicide exposure during service at Fort Gordon.

Service connection is granted for left knee disability, left ankle disability, and right shoulder disability. The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2 are rated as appropriate. Service connection for PTSD is denied.,Service connection is denied for tinea versicolor of the face and head, right elbow disability, and left wrist disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new evidence being added to his case file.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to insufficient information regarding his alleged exposure to herbicides in Thailand during the Vietnam Era.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and diabetes due to a lack of medical examination. The Veteran is currently in receipt of service connection for PTSD and hypertension.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus is rated at a 40 percent rating throughout (from July 2010), and the appeal for TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted for left ankle degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine mild degenerative disc disease, and varicose veins of the legs. Service connection was denied for diabetes mellitus type 2 and peripheral neuropathy of the feet.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for spinal stenosis in cervical region, heart disease, and diabetes mellitus (type II) due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 are denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, bilateral cataracts, and lipodystrophy due to insulin is currently rated at 20% but the Veteran contends he should be rated higher. The Board finds a remand necessary for another VA examination to determine if the Veteran requires regulation of activities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephrolithiasis, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic nephrolithiasis is being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma is being remanded due to outstanding VA records from his wife and need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma, evaluated as 20 percent disabling is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 13, 2012 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy for the right upper extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy for the left upper extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded as there are outstanding records from his wife and need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder associated with residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and review of recent hospitalization records.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded as there are no current audiometric findings in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension (high blood pressure) is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of his medication.