Diabetes decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, finding that there was no link between his in-service anthrax vaccinations and his current condition. The Board also found that the disability did not manifest within a year of separation from service or due to continuous symptomatology.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of diabetic neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities, finding that entitlement to these conditions did not arise prior to December 3, 2009, and July 17, 2017 respectively.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prolactinoma, left groin strain, and residuals of a ruptured quadriceps tendon injury of the right leg. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits were dismissed due to his withdrawal of these issues. The claim for an additional allowance for dependents was granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for soft tissue sarcoma, respiratory cancer, prostate cancer, and multiple melanoma are dismissed. The rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetes mellitus is denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and herpes for further development.

The Veteran's right and left upper extremity diabetic neuropathies are currently rated at 20 percent each, which is the highest rating available under the applicable diagnostic codes. The evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease (also claimed as ischemic heart disease), but remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence.

Your claims for increased ratings for heart disability and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed as you did not file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Board denied increased ratings for right knee degenerative joint disease, lumbar spine degenerative disc and joint disease with spinal stenosis, right leg distal tibia and fibula fracture with traumatic arthritis, and right eye diabetic retinopathy.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The appeals are remanded to obtain additional information regarding potential exposures in service that may have caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss rating was restored to 60 percent, and other claims for higher ratings were granted. The SMC based on erectile dysfunction prior to November 2, 2018, is also granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's kidney disorder, joint pain, and TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is presumed due to herbicide exposure, has been remanded due to insufficient verification of his alleged exposure at the Ubon Air Force Base.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several conditions, and the Board dismissed them as a result.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, finding that there was no evidence of chronic disease in service or within a presumptive period. The VA medical opinion found the Veteran's current diabetes did not have its onset during service and is not related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction was denied. The Veteran also received SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.