Diabetes decisions — 2020

The Veteran's diabetes requires an oral hypoglycemic agent and a restricted diet, but does not require regulation of activities. The Board finds that the Veteran's diabetes is best contemplated by the 20 percent criteria.

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to warrant a compensable rating as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or greater.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of in-service onset and no evidence that it manifested within one year post-separation from service.,Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was found secondary to diabetes mellitus, which is not service-connected. The Veteran's back condition, bilateral knee condition, bilateral hip condition, and bilateral foot condition were also denied as they are not service-connected.,Service connection for a right wrist condition was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating, effective from the date of decision.,The issue of entitlement to a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is dismissed as the claimant's PTSD prevents him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for type II diabetes mellitus and amputation of three toes of the right foot are remanded due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during his service aboard USS Wasp.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, and neuromyelitis optica due to an indication of an association with his military service. The Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his service.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and related nephropathy are granted as presumptively due to herbicide exposure during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The claims for service connection are being remanded due to insufficient information provided by the Veteran and incomplete records. The AOJ must verify if the Veteran served near the Korean DMZ, send a request to JSRRC, and document any findings.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU prior to May 8, 2001. The case is being remanded for further action by the Director of Compensation Service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are remanded due to the need for additional information regarding his temporary duty assignment in Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 was initially rated at 10% from April 30, 2004 to February 20, 2006 and then increased to 20% since February 21, 2006. The claim for an increase beyond these ratings is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II are remanded due to the need for further development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating.,Bilateral hearing loss was initially rated as noncompensable prior to July 31, 2019 and subsequently increased to 30 percent since that date.,Tinnitus has a current rating of 10 percent.,Diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's left thigh scar does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable disability rating.,Issues related to PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes, and the left thigh scar are being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of a relationship to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure. The Board has also found that additional VA examination and opinion are needed in order to address the nature and etiology of any peripheral neuropathy in the bilateral upper and lower extremities.

The Board denied service connection for hypertensive vascular disease, diabetes, and dementia, all of which were found not to be related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure and a need for further examination on the etiology of diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, chloracne, tinea pedis, and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities due to incomplete development and lack of evidence regarding in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, gout, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as they were not shown to be related to service or herbicide exposure.,Service connection was also denied for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, loss of use of a creative organ, and skin condition.

The Board denied service connection and compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for sleep apnea, insomnia, amputation of right leg, surgical scarring, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder (claimed as panic attacks and stress), diabetes, hypertension, circulatory disorder/left big toe, and erectile dysfunction.,The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of any of these conditions throughout the pendency of his appeal.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was also denied as secondary to a psychiatric disability. Ratings were denied for various left elbow and wrist disabilities.