Diabetes decisions — 2022

The Veteran's vision disability, specifically bilateral cataracts, is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The claim for increased ratings of peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities (sciatic nerves) is denied.

The claims of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed. The claim of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to March 7, 2017. The Board denied entitlement to a TDIU on this basis.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as service connected on a presumptive basis. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is remanded for further examination and determination of etiology.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for diabetic retinopathy associated with diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected diabetes was denied as the evidence did not show that his diabetes required regulation of activities.,The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further development to determine if it is related to service, caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes and coronary artery disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his education and professional experience are sufficient for him to obtain and maintain substantial employment despite his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals from colon cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, and diabetes are denied. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The case is being sent back for further proceedings due to an inadequate January 2020 VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient analysis regarding exposure to herbicides other than Agent Orange and the distinction between tactical and commercial herbicides.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, and psoriasis. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus with paresthesia and remanded the issue of service connection for recurrent glottic squamous cell carcinoma as secondary to his service-connected GERD.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection claims for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral neuropathy, and left leg amputation due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction, bilateral eye disorder, and depression have been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service.,Specifically, the Board determined that diabetes mellitus type II is not related to service due to lack of continuity of symptomatology within one year after discharge from service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for cause of death. The case is being remanded for a VA opinion regarding the causes of cirrhosis and diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence added since the February 2017 SOC. The AOJ is instructed to review this additional evidence and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure. The heart disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and foot disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder and remanded the issues of diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, headaches, and blurred vision.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for chronic kidney disease as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II due to the appellant's death.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including whether it is related to his service-connected disabilities or obesity.