Diabetes decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU based on the combined evaluation of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD and diabetes with complications were not rated higher than the assigned levels, while a 30 percent rating was granted for diabetic retinopathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, chronic headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD to include as secondary to a service-connected disability due to incomplete development.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus due to new and material evidence, but the issue is remanded as there is insufficient evidence to establish herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his Hepatitis C, diabetes mellitus, liver transplant, and hernias. The issues of secondary service connection for these conditions will also be addressed.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the appellant's claims, including obtaining his complete SSA file and VA treatment records. The appeal will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's skin disorder is granted service connection. Service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus is remanded due to lack of evidence of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is being returned for further development and consideration.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during service and no link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's death was caused by congestive heart failure, which was attributed to multiple myeloma. Service connection for the cause of death is granted, and as a result, the issue of VA dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a compulsive eating disorder and diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to service-connected major depressive disorder and PTSD. The Veteran needs additional medical opinions regarding the nature of his claimed conditions and their relationship to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure in Panama and insufficient medical nexus to establish a link between his current conditions and military service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher disability rating for type II diabetes mellitus from July 14, 2005 to January 21, 2014 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent during this period.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has remanded both his claim for a higher rating and his TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities before August 31, 2016.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, and individual unemployability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to the absence of a controversy at issue. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus with bilateral nuclear cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction was denied as his diabetes does not warrant a higher than 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and an effective date prior to March 6, 2017 for SMC based on aid and attendance were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a need for regular aid and attendance before March 6, 2017.