Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's death was ruled to be due to presumed natural causes, with diabetes mellitus as the significant contributing condition. The Board found that his service-connected PTSD did not contribute to his death and denied entitlement to service connection for the cause of his death, including consideration under 38 U.S.C. 1151.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for fracture laceration of the left ring finger and hearing loss in both ears remains pending. The Board has found that these conditions do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s claims for service connection for migraine headaches and diabetes mellitus (claimed as due to herbicide exposure) are remanded, as the previous examination did not consider relevant medical history.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's disabilities. The claims for service connection are not currently pending as the diabetes mellitus type 2 claim was denied in a final rating decision.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting diagnostic test results and the need for clarification from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery bypass, diabetes mellitus, polyneuropathy of the extremities, and nephropathy, precluded him from obtaining substantially gainful employment for the period prior to March 5, 2018.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for a heart disability and diabetes mellitus. The appeal of service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability, is REMANDED. The appeal of an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is REMANDED. TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are granted. The claim for a disability of the pancreas is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions including diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke, depression, peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, arthritis, grand mal seizures, erectile dysfunction, kidney disorder, and lung disorder due to exposure to herbicides and asbestos. The appellant is required to submit new and material evidence to reopen these claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, as there is insufficient evidence to determine eligibility for accrued benefits or service connection for the cause of death. The appellant must provide clear documentation regarding her educational pursuits after reaching the age of 18 years.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations of his bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and diabetic neuropathy are being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted as he met the schedular requirements for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically CAD post CABG, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board granted service connection for rhinitis, but denied service connection for back disability, cardiovascular disability, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and nerve damage to the bilateral upper and lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequacy of a VA examiner's opinion regarding the impact of the Veteran’s service-connected hypertension on vital organs, which may have contributed to his death.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, bilateral hip disability, left knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, low back disability, neck disability, and acquired psychiatric disability as they were not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has decided that the VA examiner's initial opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right middle trigger finger and his service-connected diabetes mellitus is inadequate, and thus remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for diabetes mellitus and TDIU claim were both granted. The Veteran is now rated at 40% for diabetes mellitus, which includes a non-compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, TDIU, and nonservice-connected pension claims have been dismissed.,The Veteran's tinnitus claim has been granted.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) claim has been granted.,The following issues are remanded: service connection for a vision disability, vertigo, heart condition, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has denied service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus and has remanded the issue of service connection for Right Knee Disability. The appeal is considered 'mixed' as it involves both granted and pending issues.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and a TDIU rating due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims. The Board found that there was no indication of arthritis or a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.