Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Veteran's hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, and the Board found no evidence of exceptional or unusual features.,For diabetes mellitus type II, the Veteran was not entitled to a higher rating based on his current symptoms. The VA examiner did not find that regulation of activities was necessary for managing the condition.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, type II, and nephropathy as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service events.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, anxiety disorder (including depression), and Parkinson's disease were all granted. The Veteran was awarded a disability rating of 50 percent for his anxiety disorder, effective July 22, 2013. However, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and entitlement to a TDIU prior to September 19, 2013.

The appellant has withdrawn all issues on appeal, including the rating for diabetes mellitus and service connection claims for various neuropathies. The Board dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, PTSD, and DM due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for the disclosure of military personnel records from identified Airmen who may corroborate his claims.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 13, 2010 for the award of special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance. The evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran required regular aid and attendance from that date.

The Board denied service connection for leukemia and diabetes mellitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link to military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus with hypertension and the reduction of his cataracts rating have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to any decision being made by the Board.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was reopened due to new and material evidence. However, the Board found no herbicide exposure in Thailand and thus denied service connection based on this exposure. The Board also determined that there is insufficient evidence linking the current diabetes mellitus to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hypertension and its relation to service. The cause of death is also under review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to a lack of verification of his claimed Vietnam service. The RO must attempt to verify any temporary duty assignments in Vietnam from January to April 1974.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus is granted, and the case is remanded to seek corroboration of his exposure to herbicide agents in Korea.

The Board has ordered remand due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and diabetes, as well as whether it is secondary to his PTSD treatment medication.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, PTSD, diabetes mellitus, Type II, and peripheral neuropathy have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his employment history.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The TDIU issue is also remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to insufficient information or need for further evaluation. The initial rating for tardive dyskinesia remains at 10 percent, depression with anxiety is rated as 30 percent prior to January 7, 2011, and 70 percent after that date. Service connection for left ear hearing loss, seizure disorder, and diabetes mellitus is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus as the Veteran did not have in-service exposure to herbicide agents and there was no evidence of a disease manifestation within one year of separation.