Diabetes decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and missing treatment records from Dr. Christenson.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted service connection, while his right ear hearing loss and back disorder are denied. Service connection for type 2 diabetes, heart disorder (chest pain), stomach disorder (abdominal pain), and bilateral vision disorder (diabetic retinopathy and cataracts) is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes was previously denied in July 2015. The Board has reopened the claim due to a change in law that allows for new and material evidence, but the case is still pending as further development is needed regarding the Veteran's service exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and kidney disability are remanded due to the need for additional development including a glucose intolerance test for diabetes and an addendum opinion regarding the kidney disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II is proximately due to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his alleged herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and diabetes was granted. The claim for right ear hearing loss is denied. Claims for service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his claims for increased rating and TDIU prior to October 21, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to care for his daily needs, requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has determined that he is entitled to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has not been granted for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer residuals, heart disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, or skin disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, including as secondary to PTSD, is remanded. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected WPW. The conditions are rated at the maximum (100%) disability level.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes, specifically whether it began during service or is related to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The decision also noted that the Veteran had not appealed his tinnitus rating, a compensable rating for chest scars was denied, and several other issues related to PTSD, right knee strain, and wrist disability were remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and kidney failure due to outstanding private treatment records that may be pertinent to the issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as his service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted a 20 percent rating, effective January 8, 2019. The Veteran's chloracne is granted a 10 percent rating, effective January 29, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for hearing loss was dismissed. Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus, a bilateral eye disability (diabetic retinopathy and loss of vision), PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, thyroid disorder, and sleep disorder.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is granted service connection. The claims for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding in-service exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder is found to be etiologically related to his sleep apnea, granting service connection for sleep apnea. The claim of diabetes mellitus was remanded due to insufficient evidence.