Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and his active service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and nose fracture residuals with deviated septum and breathing problems.,There is no evidence of a gastrointestinal disorder during or after service, thus the claim for this condition is denied.,Diabetes mellitus was not diagnosed within one year post-service, so it cannot be presumed by law. The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus is therefore denied.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the right lower extremity does not meet presumptive criteria and is thus denied.,Neuropathy of the left lower extremity was granted as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides and radiation during service, which could impact his claims for diabetes mellitus and bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's spouse, B., was added as his dependent to his award of VA disability compensation effective April 27, 2010. The Board found that an earlier effective date is warranted due to the submission of a claim for recognition of B. as his dependent in April 1992 and all required information being submitted by May 1992.

The Board has denied service connection for a nasal disorder, deviated septum. The Veteran's claims of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbar spine, right leg disorder, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, and skin cancer are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for low back disability, bilateral hip disabilities, GERD, and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran is also facing a remand for his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and diabetes mellitus are all granted as service-connected. The joints disability, left hip disability, and dermatitis claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes is proximately caused or aggravated by his service-connected FSG.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and right leg amputation were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causative factors. The psychiatric claim was denied due to lack of verifiable stressors.

The Veteran's appeals for hepatitis C, type II diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and major depressive disorder have been dismissed as the Veteran requested a withdrawal of these appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, headaches, memory loss, and a kidney disability.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that it does not require regulation of activities to be considered for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus Type II have been granted due to exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand.,Service connection is established for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus Type II as a result of presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and granted. The claims for back disability, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, nerve conditions of the upper and lower extremities, left knee disability, lung condition (COPD), and skin condition have not been reopened.,Service connection was denied for a back disability, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, nerve conditions of the upper and lower extremities, left knee disability, COPD, and skin condition. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further development and examination, including consideration of an extraschedular rating for his right shoulder arthroplasty.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for arterial hypertension, but denied it on its merits. The claims for heart disability and increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and lumbosacral spine disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and CAD, did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 21, 2010.