Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for diabetes and PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims.

The Veteran's service did not qualify for death pension benefits as he did not serve during a period of war, and the Board denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, right and left ankle disabilities, obstructive sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus type II. The remand requires obtaining VA treatment records, completing a VA Form 21-4142, and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II was granted. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent.,PTSD service connection claims were not granted with an effective date prior to April 4, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral feet, both presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's hearing loss disability is not rated as compensable.

The Veteran's heart disorder (coronary artery disease) is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure, and his diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea secondary to a heart disorder is remanded.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal of the denial for service connection for CABG secondary to diabetes mellitus, and the Board dismissed the issue as a result.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for aid and attendance have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure in burn pits and Agent Orange. The issues of heart condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy are being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus were denied. The claim for right ear hearing loss was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection for hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus was also denied as there is no evidence of these conditions within one year of separation from service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, finding that there is no evidence of a causal relationship between the conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) and diabetes mellitus, type II due to herbicide exposure during the Vietnam Era.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus was denied as the evidence did not show a relationship between his current condition and his military service.,His allergic rhinitis claim was also denied, as there were no nasal polyps present to warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death, finding that the Veteran's diabetes and other service-connected conditions did not contribute to his death.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral cataracts, diabetes mellitus type II, and vertigo as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension and hypertensive heart disease.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating of diabetes mellitus is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for urinary incontinence (claimed as urine/bladder disability).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and diabetes, have prevented him from obtaining substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU rating prior to May 28, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causation.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II due to Agent Orange exposure. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity are remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The claims for increased disability ratings are also being remanded.