Diabetes decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment beginning July 6, 2012. The Board has granted TDIU for this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding service connection for pancreatitis and its aggravation by diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that there was no medical evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure near the Korat Air Base perimeter in Thailand.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from September 19, 2014 to July 17, 2017 due to service-connected disabilities. The appeal for TDIU from July 17, 2017 is dismissed as lacking legal merit.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone are not of such nature and severity as to have prevented him from securing or following any substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension was granted, while his claims for hemiplegia, diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), and PTSD were denied. The rating for DMII remains at 20 percent, and the rating for PTSD is still at 70 percent. Service connection for atrial fibrillation, SMC based on aid and attendance, and TDIU are all remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during or related to service. The Veteran's STRs do not document diagnosis or treatment for DM II, but he contends that his current condition is related to in-service hypoglycemia and symptoms indicative of a pre-diabetic condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of diabetic nephropathy due to inadequate opinions regarding herbicide agent exposure. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's rheumatoid arthritis claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's right foot disability claim is denied as it occurred during his dishonorable period and not related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed as he withdrew his claims before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for another examination of the Veteran's penis to determine if there is penile deformity, which would be required for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and diabetic neuropathy due to insufficient reasoning in the previous decision. The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus, type II is being reviewed again with a new addendum opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, finding that there was no nexus between his current diagnosis and service. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that diabetes mellitus manifested to a compensable degree within one year following service discharge or was related to service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions, as all claims have been granted in prior rating decisions. The appeal for secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus is upheld.

The Board has denied service connection for hyperlipidemia, pre-diabetes, and abnormal liver enzymes. Service connection is also not granted for hypertension due to the need for further examination.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions: hyperlipidemia, pre-diabetes, and abnormal liver enzymes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to September 6, 2018.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for various conditions, including lung disorder (COPD), acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), cervical spine disorder (neck strain), varicose veins, sleep apnea, and chronic heart disorder (MI). These issues are being remanded for additional VA examination to address conflicting medical opinions.