Diabetes decisions — 2020

The claim for retroactive payment of $19,862 was denied. The appeal regarding the ratings for CAD, DM, and peripheral neuropathy is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU from January 22, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including heart disability, breathing disability, chronic kidney disease, prostate condition, thyroid disability, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, and back disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between these conditions and his active duty service, particularly radiation exposure.

The Board has granted a TDIU and remanded the issues of an increased rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and assignment of an effective date earlier than June 8, 2005, for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and potential service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantial compliance with its previous directives. The VA examiner's opinions need to be revised and an addendum opinion is required.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type I and associated voiding dysfunction and Graves disease are remanded for additional development. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to the need for further information on employment status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease (IHD), Parkinson’s disease, erectile dysfunction (ED), and bilateral upper/lower extremity neuropathy have all been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service injury or event related to these conditions.,The Veteran's claims were not granted as secondary service connection for ED and neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for retinal tears and type II diabetes (DMII) due to incomplete development of records, including a lack of complete military personnel records and service treatment records. The Veteran was exposed to potential radiation during his service in Korea.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension due to potential issues with the presumption of soundness, as well as concerns about the Veteran's assertions regarding medication changes during active duty.

The Veteran's urinary frequency, claimed as polyuria, is now service-connected due to being caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. However, a separate disability rating for the urinary frequency needs to be assessed.

The Veteran is eligible for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities that preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, canes and/or a wheelchair.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for the aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus may be related to his service, specifically his exposure to herbicide agents while handling soldiers returning from Vietnam. However, due to concerns about the frequency and nature of these exposures, a new medical opinion is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's TDIU claim due to his service-connected disabilities not precluding him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding SMC entitlement.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure, as they are pending with the RO.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient VA treatment records, inadequate examination reports, and issues raised by the July 2014 VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to Agent Orange and related health effects. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a toxicology report from an environmental toxicologist specializing in herbicides, Agent Orange, and other related chemicals.

The Board has determined that the prior remand directives have not been substantially complied with, thus the claims must again be remanded for compliance. The Veteran's representative requested an extension of 90 days to submit additional evidence and argument regarding his claims. However, no further argument has been submitted at this time.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle and diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's right knee disability ratings have been remanded.