Diabetes decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arterial hypertension, tinea (skin condition), and mild venous valvular insufficiency. The decision on arterial hypertension is based on lack of a nexus to service or service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. Tinea was not shown to be related to service. Service connection for venous valvular insufficiency has been remanded due to insufficient opinion regarding aggravation by service-connected diabetes.,The Veteran's claims for tinea and mild venous valvular insufficiency have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and service or service-connected conditions. The claim for arterial hypertension remains pending, with the Board finding that it was not incurred in service or related to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the VA has remanded several issues related to his health conditions.

The Board denied initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, finding that the conditions did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on incomplete paralysis or neuritis/neuralgia.

The Veteran's diabetes is rated at 40 percent, but no higher. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for hiatal hernia, psychiatric disorder (secondary to service-connected disabilities), genital tuberculosis, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for epididymitis.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for migraines, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, urinary dysfunction, and blurred vision due to incomplete records from a private physician.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, and sleep apnea have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and her active service.,VA compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a heart condition has also been denied due to lack of causation.

The Board has remanded both the DIC benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for the cause of death claims due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the appellant's contentions regarding timely diagnosis and treatment of the Veteran’s UTI, sepsis, and other conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and hypertension due to incomplete or inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and its resulting diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's diagnosed diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer with urinary incontinence, diabetes mellitus type II, and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), all of which were deemed to be due to herbicide exposure. The Board found that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in the Korean DMZ during his active duty service was presumed. The disabilities were shown to be compensably disabling.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction as these conditions are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, diabetes mellitus (Type II), left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to October 29, 2018, and thereafter is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and diabetic glaucoma due to non-compliance with prior remand directives. Additional development is required including obtaining medical records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has also remanded several issues including PTSD, hearing loss, skin condition, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, diabetes mellitus, Type II, peripheral neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities, right shoulder impairment, left shoulder impairment, cervical spine disorder, arthritis of the ankles and hips, and tinnitus are not service-connected as they did not begin during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's cerebrovascular accident, status post is not service-connected as it was first shown years after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, heart disease, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to exposure to Agent Orange while serving on the U.S.S. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR). The AOJ is instructed to attempt to ascertain if the ship sailed within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam during the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD, render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU are met as of March 3, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and osteomyelitis were denied as new and material evidence was not received within the one-year appeal period. The Board also found that residuals of a right leg amputation below the knee and left leg amputation below the knee are not related to active duty service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and osteomyelitis were denied as new and material evidence was not received within the one-year appeal period. The Board also found that residuals of a right leg amputation below the knee and left leg amputation below the knee are not related to active duty service.