Diabetes decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, but has remanded the issue of kidney disability due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer due to in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and other chemicals. The case is being returned for further development and an opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetic polyneuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has been granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The decision is remanded for further development on the issues of service connection for diabetes, PTSD, a left knee disability, and COPD.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the highest schedular rating of 50 percent, granted. Service connection for herpes and diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for a cervical spine disability due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal. The remaining issues have been remanded, including service connection and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting his lower extremities and type 2 diabetes mellitus with associated erectile dysfunction and hearing loss, render him incapable of re-entering the workforce due to physical limitations. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, chloracne, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to incomplete development of records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The Board confirmed the AOJ's determination that there was no clear and unmistakable error in assigning an effective date of September 13, 2007 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's diabetes is granted service connection based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents. His right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are also granted as they are proximately due to his diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal for prostate cancer is dismissed as he wishes to withdraw the issue. The remaining issues are remanded due to lack of a complete record.,Issues related to skin cancer, foot disability (tinea pedis), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy in lower and upper extremities remain unresolved.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD since November 18, 2005 is denied. The most persuasive evidence does not support the need for a rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or maintaining substantial gainful employment prior to July 2, 2016. The Board granted a TDIU based on the combined disability rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo, sleep apnea, diabetes, headaches, and PTSD have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service.

The appeal for service connection of diabetes mellitus is dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The earlier effective date claim for cirrhosis of the liver has been denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service. The Appellant and her attorney have provided new duty assignments that potentially expose the Veteran to herbicides, but verification is needed.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 40 percent, effective March 23, 2021. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and a heart disability are reopened. The Board finds remand necessary to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents in Germany and to obtain an examination to assess his right knee disability.

The appeal for diabetes mellitus is dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of infectious hepatitis, but service connection remains denied.,Obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to lack of relevant VA examination records.,Left knee disorder is remanded as there are no current VA examinations available for review.,Right knee disorder is remanded due to lack of current VA examinations and incomplete medical history.,Neck disorder is remanded because the etiology of the condition needs further clarification.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional private treatment records.