Diabetes decisions — 2018

The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 40 percent for his service-connected low back disability, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease. The case is remanded for additional development regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, cataracts, and hypertension. The Veteran submitted new and material evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents during service, which is considered presumptive under VA law.

The Veteran was granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea. The lung cancer claim was denied.,Diabetes mellitus, type II is considered a presumptive condition based on herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20 percent, effective August 13, 2012. Separate ratings of 10 percent are assigned for the anterior crural nerve (femoral), internal saphenous nerve, musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal), and anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal).

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's gout is related to service and he is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus, including as secondary to a service-connected disability was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of diabetes mellitus during or within one year after service and the Veteran did not meet the criteria for chronic disease under VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted, with effective dates of April 17, 2012. The Board has also determined that the earliest date of entitlement for CAD is January 1, 2006.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the Board found no link between his conditions and his military service.

The Board has not yet determined if the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is service-connected, as it was not found during a previous VA examination. The case is being remanded for further evaluation and clarification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, right ankle disability, restless leg syndrome, diabetes mellitus, Type II, and narcolepsy were denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a link to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus was caused by a history of pancreatitis, which is not service-connected. Therefore, service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is denied.

The Veteran's dysaesthesia on dorsum, right foot, has been rated at 30 percent since September 24, 2004. The RO granted a higher rating of 30 percent effective from the date of his claim (January 21, 2004).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type I is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to April 7, 2010 for diabetic nephropathy and October 27, 2010 for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity have been denied.,There were no formal or informal claims for these conditions prior to the dates assigned by the RO.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is considered a significant condition contributing to his death, which grants him service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, and bilateral foot diabetic neuropathy are all granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is permanently aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis.