Diabetes decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neuropathy in the lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, type II, and pre-cancerous colon polyps due to exposure to Agent Orange is being remanded as there is insufficient evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and pre-cancerous colon polyps due to exposure to Agent Orange is also being remanded as the VA has not yet provided an examination.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes mellitus aggravated his hypertension.

The appeal is denied as the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions were not timely filed, and the issues are dismissed or denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure and noting that the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service. The Board also found no competent medical opinion linking the diabetes to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board found that the Veteran’s type II diabetes mellitus does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, but his bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's diabetes is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his condition does not require regulation of activities to avoid hypoglycemic episodes.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have made it impossible for him to secure or maintain gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the entire period of appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for gout and diabetes mellitus type II service connection were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in the inland waters of Vietnam or within 12 nautical miles, and also for verification of exposure to herbicides from contact with aircraft aboard the USS America.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, was granted. Service connection for bilateral cataracts and glaucoma due to diabetes mellitus was also granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy, and a low back condition. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for DM and PTSD has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination. The case will be reconsidered after obtaining updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for depression was reopened and granted. The effective date is July 16, 2013.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied. The Veteran did not submit evidence demonstrating current tinnitus.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities are granted.,Service connection is also granted for stroke, endarterectomy of the carotid artery, and peripheral artery disease of the lower extremities due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted reopening of the previously denied claims for service connection for hypertension and tinea pedis, but denied reopening of the claim for morbid obesity with reduced vital capacity. The Veteran's asthma is rated at 30 percent, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus prior to June 25, 2014 is rated at 10 percent, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus prior to June 25, 2014 is rated at 10 percent, and diabetic nephropathy is rated at 100 percent. The claims for increased ratings are all denied.

The Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder are granted. The Veteran’s petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus is remanded.

The petition to reopen service connection for removal of papillomatous lesions on the lip and right axilla, as well as hypertension, is denied. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to the need for updated VA examinations and assessments of his service-connected conditions.