Diabetes decisions — 2019

The Veteran's diabetes and related conditions are service-connected prior to his death, with the cause of death being attributed to these conditions. DIC benefits are granted based on this service connection.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is granted. The claim for an increased rating prior to September 29, 2016 for removal of the left ovary is denied. The Veteran's fungal infection of bilateral toenails is rated at 30 percent effective from the date of her claim.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes mellitus, lower back disability, and neck disability due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, a respiratory disorder (claimed as lung spot), and kidney disease are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type I, left leg amputation, and right leg amputation as they are not shown to have been incurred during a period of active service or active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are REMANDED.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure. The Veteran's hypertension is also being reviewed in light of potential direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.,The Veteran's psychiatric disability claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to environmental toxins, including herbicide agents, at Fort McClellan.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The case is now back with the Board for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and his service connection for cause of death. The appellant must provide verification of her claims.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss and has remanded the issues of service connection for an endocrine condition, to include impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, post-operative abdominal injury, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder), diabetes mellitus, type II, and right hip scar, residual of a gunshot wound due to missing in-service treatment records and VA treatment records.

The claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied as the Veteran was not rated totally disabled at the time of his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a brain tumor is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's DM does not require regulation of activities and thus, the claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating for various conditions have been denied. The issues of service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding alleged exposure to herbicide agents or other chemicals during his time in Okinawa.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are currently rated at 10 percent each. The Board has found no basis for a higher rating based on the current evidence.,The Veteran's cataracts are rated at 0 percent, as they do not meet any criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6027 or other relevant codes.,Issues related to PTSD, TDIU, and DEA benefits have been remanded.