Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of his condition to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 40 percent disabling. The Board has denied a higher rating for this condition. The claim of entitlement to TDIU was granted.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for service connection and evaluations related to various conditions. The Veteran's VA treatment records from specific time periods are requested, as well as a medical examination to assess the nature and etiology of chronic kidney disease and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the unresolved question of whether his frequent nighttime urination symptoms are related to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the cause of death and whether service connection should be granted. The Veteran's cause of death was identified as acute severe pancreatitis, renal failure, and sepsis. The Board will seek a medical opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for impaired fasting glucose, claimed as diabetes mellitus, was denied in an August 2012 rating decision. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, as well as the claim for TDIU. The Veteran's representative provided additional medical evidence in support of his hypertension claim, which was not considered by the RO. A new VA opinion is needed to address whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes and/or CAD.

The Board has dismissed the appeals because the appellant died before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's left knee disorder, mood disorder (secondary), hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus and stomach disorder have been denied. The issues of increased ratings for her right knee, back, right ankle and right hip conditions, as well as service connection for sciatic nerve disorder, chronic pain disorder, right lower extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy and limitation of flexion of the right thigh are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims. The issues include ratings for various conditions, effective dates for service connection awards, and the reduction of a rating.

The Veteran's service-connected chest scar is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher. The ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and CAD are remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations.

This decision denies an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus with neuropathy and retinopathy, as well as an earlier effective date for SMC at the housebound rate. The appeal is also remanded for further development on issues including initial ratings for PTSD and gastroparesis/GERD.

The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum 10 percent level.,The Veteran's diabetes was rated at 20 percent prior to June 22, 2016 and 40 percent thereafter. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities were each rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not incurred or aggravated during service, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II was dismissed due to his death.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's stroke residuals are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claims. The Veteran's diabetes was not shown to be related to his knee disability or military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right and left shoulder disabilities, trigger finger disabilities, a right knee disorder, and diabetes have been granted. The decision is based on presumed exposure to herbicides during military service in the Gulf War.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis prior to the date he filed his claim. The effective date cannot be earlier than the date of receipt of the claim due to the liberalizing law.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic ulcer, and diabetic edema to service. The Veteran's assertions about symptoms in service are considered, but a VA examination is needed.