Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and related conditions are currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran’s erectile dysfunction and diabetic dermopathy have been remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board found that he has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service in Vietnam, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases of sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and a psychiatric disorder for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for updated examinations and opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his disabilities, as well as whether they are related to service or secondary to other conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II and spondylolysis of L-5 and S-1 due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection, as well as a need for updated medical examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claims for a left knee condition, right knee arthritis, diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), and heart disability as there was insufficient evidence of an in-service incurrence or secondary to his service-connected lumbar spondylosis and discogenic disease.,No new and material evidence has been received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's hypertension has been denied a compensable rating. The remaining claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his diabetic peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve left lower extremity is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on the evidence showing his disabilities impact his ability to work in physical occupations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DM), both claimed as due to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand, are granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type I, was reopened due to new evidence. The Board found that the disability is related to his service exposure to herbicide agents and granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, Type II due to herbicide exposure have been dismissed because the Veteran has died.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for painful scars on the neck and ear was denied. The scars are painful but not unstable, and there is no evidence of instability or additional impairment.

The Board has decided that the Veteran’s diabetes mellitus, type II may be related to his service-connected Parkinson's Disease and is remanding for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and other conditions have been denied as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.,Service connection has not been established for any of the claimed disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and cerebral vascular disease as due to exposure to herbicides. The appeals are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status and TDIU claim. The Veteran is required to provide details about his current employment situation.