Diabetes decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected bursitis, medications used for it, and his newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied higher ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet criteria warranting a higher rating based on his specific symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to November 6, 2017 are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, asthma, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and hypertension.,The Veteran's preexisting asthma was not aggravated during his active service and is not related to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claim for TDIU can be adjudicated. The RO must obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetic neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, both of which are presumed related to in-service herbicide agent exposure along the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's appeals for depression, feet problems (gout), and gastroesophageal reflux disease were dismissed. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral knee disability was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the August 1992 rating decision. Service connection is granted for tinnitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disturbances, and fibromyalgia (claimed as weakened stability in upper and lower extremities and painful joints). The Veteran's claim of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus (DM), type II, finding that the Veteran's diabetes was incurred in service due to his duties as a fuels specialist. The decision is based on direct service connection and not any presumptive exposure to herbicides.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea, finding that the conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate your claims as they are no longer valid.

The Board has remanded the case for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and coronary artery disease.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus (DM2). The issues of left knee strain, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The case was remanded for further development regarding peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus caused or aggravated his congestive heart failure (CHF).

The Veteran's 40 percent rating for macular degeneration is restored, and he is eligible for specially adapted housing.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange and no in-service or post-service diagnosis.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus with hypertension is manifested by no more than required insulin and a restricted diet without a history of systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more or diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more. The Board finds the claim for higher or separate ratings is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under VA guidelines.,Diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent and does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it does not require insulin or restricted diet regulation.,Erectile dysfunction is not deformed to warrant a compensable rating.,TDIU was denied prior to February 28, 2013 due to the Veteran's previous employment. TDIU was granted beginning February 28, 2013.,The Veteran was found to be marginally employed and thus eligible for TDIU beginning February 28, 2013.

The appeal for diabetes mellitus is dismissed as service connection was granted. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD remains on appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes, gout, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and eye disorder as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to a lack of definitive opinions regarding causation or aggravation.