Diabetes decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II and diabetic nephropathy were denied. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity (RUE) was also denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and consideration of his worsening eye and heart disabilities, as well as diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of death and dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to a lack of evidence supporting his contention that he served in Vietnam or was exposed to herbicide agents, and because he did not meet the criteria for dependency and indemnity compensation as defined by law.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as his claim for TDIU due to unresolved issues regarding exposure to herbicides in Guam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes (due to Southwest Asia service), low back disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, SMC due to the need for regular aid and attendance, and eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of one automobile or other conveyance, or automotive adaptive equipment only. The AOJ is instructed to undertake reasonable efforts to corroborate the Veteran's reported deployment to Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than March 18, 2015 and September 15, 2017 have been dismissed.,An effective date of September 15, 2017 has been assigned for the award of service connection for lung cancer.,A compensable disability rating in excess of 10 percent for CAD prior to September 22, 2017 has been granted.,Beginning September 22, 2017, a rating in excess of 10 percent for CAD has not been met.,New and material evidence having been submitted, the claim of entitlement to service connection for a liver disorder is reopened.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder) has been granted.,The Veteran's claims for stomach ulcers have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 12, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied. The Board found insufficient evidence to support a higher rating based on the requirement of regulation of activities due to diabetes. For diabetic retinopathy, a separate compensable rating is not granted as it is rated with diabetes under Diagnostic Code 7913.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus with cataracts and retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, have rendered him unable to work since January 1, 2012. Effective November 21, 2012, the Veteran has been found in need of regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted a disability rating of 40 percent from December 17, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, as well as a TDIU based on all service-connected conditions, are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for PTSD and diabetes mellitus II with erectile dysfunction due to incomplete information and need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the March 2021 remand directives and has therefore ordered additional development for both stomach disability and DMII claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for DM2 and an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD. The claim for DM2 is granted based on herbicide exposure. The claim for PTSD is remanded as a VA mental health examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is being remanded due to issues with the file and communication threads. The effective date of service connection needs to be determined.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and major depressive disorder have been denied. The Veteran is currently rated at the 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder since April 6, 2018.