Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was not granted, and his claim for an increased rating for left knee disability remains denied. His TDIU claim is partially granted.

The Board is remanding the case for further review due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service on the land mass of Vietnam, which could affect his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with diabetic foot ulcers is rated at 20 percent, the maximum under DC 7913. The claim for service connection for pruritus and erectile dysfunction was denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, vision problems, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are not service-connected.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as they are not related to service or a service-connected condition.

Service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, both claimed as secondary to herbicide exposure in service, is denied.,The Veteran's disability of the legs remains under review.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder on a secondary basis to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical opinions and scheduling a VA examination to address the Veteran's PTSD and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease and that the Veteran’s diabetes mellitus, type II did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's cause of death, ischemic cardiomyopathy, is due to his service-connected coronary artery disease and Type II diabetes mellitus. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuritis of the sciatic nerve were denied. The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus did not require regulation of activities, while his peripheral neuritis required a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and left ear hearing loss is being reopened. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims. Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. Service connection for left ear hearing loss is remanded due to lack of recent VA examination. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also remanded as there are insufficient medical records and a new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the evidence did not establish that he required regulation of activities prior to May 2, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is granted. The initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but the TBI claim has been reopened.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Ischemic Heart Disease due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination to determine if his condition warrants an increased rating.

Your appeal for service connection of Type II Diabetes Mellitus has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the increased ratings for Parkinson's disease and TDIU. The effective date of service connection for Parkinson’s disease is also under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gouty arthritis has been reopened and is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip scar, residual of a gunshot wound, has been reopened and is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, infertility, porphyria cutanea tarda, skin cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as these conditions are not related to service or any incident of active duty service.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.