Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and the rating for Dupuytren's contracture of the right hand is remanded. The claims for diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma, spine disability, and hypertension are also remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and PTSD have been granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension was reopened, and he is now rated at 30 percent for CTS of the right wrist. He also received increased ratings for PN of the LLE and RLE sciatic nerves.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including irregular heartbeat, BPH, high cholesterol, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, kidney condition, skin condition, right hand tremors, left hand condition, knee conditions, ankle conditions, shoulder arthritis, and lower bilateral gout are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's service records do not provide clear evidence of his claimed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. Further efforts should be made to confirm this information.

The Board has granted service connection for fecal incontinence as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, but denied an increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and hypothyroidism due to incomplete verification of herbicide exposure in Korea. The bilateral foot disability claim also requires an addendum opinion from a VA clinician.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus as secondary to herbicide agent exposure, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for atrial fibrillation as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that the diabetes permanently aggravated the atrial fibrillation.

The Veteran's SMC claims are remanded for further development and adjudication, including a VA examination to determine the extent of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to perform daily activities.

The Board has granted partial restoration to a 40 percent rating for diabetes mellitus effective March 1, 2015 and denied restoration of the 60 percent rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction due to a withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes) as the Veteran did not have exposure to herbicide agents during his military service, including in Guam. The evidence also showed no chronic symptoms of diabetes during service and no continuous symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional verification of his exposure to herbicide agents in Korea.

The Veteran's death was attributed to coronary artery disease due to presumed herbicide exposure. The appellant seeks an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection, but her claim is denied as she did not file a formal or informal claim prior to February 12, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied, while his claim for tinnitus was granted and a 10% disability rating was assigned.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's hearing loss disability and TDIU, as well as his service-connected conditions. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete VA treatment records. The Veteran's disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, left hip disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability, are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is reopened, but the issue of whether he was exposed to herbicide agents during service remains unresolved and requires further investigation.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for gestational diabetes mellitus has been dismissed due to their passing, as the claim is no longer valid with the death of the appellant.