Diabetes decisions — 2021

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted due to worsening symptoms since his last VA examination in January 2017. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for left foot fungus, pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, and pancreatic cancer as they were not related to Gulf War environmental hazards or any other specific exposure. The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, and his claims for increased ratings for DM2, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and CAD were also denied. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder from February 27, 2020, is not rated higher than 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, Type II and unspecified depressive disorder due to incomplete records and need for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l). The Board finds the preponderance of the evidence supports this finding.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to service connection and rating of disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, nerve disability, and stress fracture residuals. The Board dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's type two diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction secondary to the diabetes is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 for substitution purposes, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Korea during his military service is presumed and resolving all doubts in favor of the appellant.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and remanded the cases of heart disability and respiratory disability due to asbestos exposure. The claims are now pending again with instructions for additional evidence collection and examination.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied as the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board dismissed all issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for PTSD and other conditions, due to his death.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus was not incurred in or due to his time in service, and the Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II were found to be contributing factors in his death, with the Board finding that they constituted a principal cause of death. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's high cholesterol and bilateral foot issues are not service-connected, but his hypothyroidism is granted as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The case for the bilateral foot issue remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and its complications, was granted with an effective date of April 3, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment from August 25, 2006 to March 20, 2009.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease as secondary to a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims of service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD), Type II diabetes mellitus, liver disorder, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.