Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Board has denied service connection for chest pain and throat disorder. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims of type II diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity neurological disorder, and trembling and tingling of the fingers.

The Veteran's appeals for diabetes mellitus, eczema, and headaches were denied. The Board also dismissed the appeal for special monthly pension benefits.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various types of peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding private treatment records from Dr. Loards, and requests for these records are required.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that his exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand during his military service is presumed and thus grants the claim.

Service connection for right wrist arthritis is denied as the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not manifest during service or within one year of separation.,Service connection for disability manifested by right hip pain is remanded due to potential secondary service connection with obesity caused by service-connected lumbar spine disability and associated radiculopathy.

The Veteran's diabetes is rated at 40 percent disabling for the entire period on appeal. The Board also granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service-connected diabetic nephropathy should be remanded for a higher disability rating and an increased level of special monthly compensation due to new evidence indicating worsening since the last examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected physical disabilities render him unable to secure and maintain employment, thus meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform daily functions with assistance when needed. The Board denied entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance and denied entitlement to automobile or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's hypertension claim has not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.,Diabetes mellitus type 2 and genital herpes claims have both been denied as there is no service connection.

The Veteran's service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is granted due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam, which is presumed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a right leg amputation and diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy, result in loss of one lower extremity and associated functional impairment that precludes locomotion without assistive devices. The Board finds eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to Agent Orange while serving aboard the USS Lloyd Thomas.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of kidney cancer, sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus is granted. Service connection for chloracne is granted with a 30 percent rating prior to October 16, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, visual disability, diverticulitis, liver disability, and gout due to potential exposure to commercial herbicides or pesticides at Fort McClellan from November 1976 to February 1977. VA examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease are granted. The claim for colon cancer is remanded as it may be related to herbicide agent exposure.