Diabetes decisions — 2023

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted service connection, but his type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy are denied as secondary to the primary condition of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and the Board denied his claim for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added to the record and the need for a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,An effective date earlier than August 31, 2010, for the grant of service connection for coronary artery disease has been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions addressing secondary service connection, specifically obesity as an intermediate step. The Veteran's SSA records are also requested.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during his military service. The Board denied the claim for DIC benefits based on the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed to his death. The DIC claim remains pending.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating related to diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and lymph gland infection residuals with scar. The appeals were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition separate from his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for OSA, secondary to service-connected PTSD, is granted based on the Veteran's long-standing snoring and obesity history.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a lung condition is dismissed. Service connection is granted for the left arm condition, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's initial rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease was denied. The appeal is remanded for further consideration on service connection for a low back disability and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records from the Veteran's prison and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and left foot neuropathy are also being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and eye disabilities were not incurred or aggravated during her service, and thus denied these claims. The issues of service connection for peripheral artery disease and cardiac disability have been remanded due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further evaluation due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection and rating.

The Board is remanding several claims due to incomplete development and the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current heart conditions, including CAD (congestive heart failure), and his active service at Camp LeJeune. The issues of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hiatal hernia, coronary artery bypass, arteriosclerotic heart disease, gout, GERD, high blood pressure, and diabetes mellitus type II are also remanded as they rely on the outcome of the congestive heart failure claim.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU from September 28, 2012 is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to September 28, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, finding that it is currently evaluated as 20 percent disabling and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for head cancer, neck cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, and peripheral neuropathy due to unresolved issues. The Veteran's service records do not show any current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have met the percentage requirements for a TDIU, and his education and occupational experience qualify him for such employment. The appeal is remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his diabetes insipidus, anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, left ankle sprain, and right shoulder injury.

The Veteran's eczematous dermatitis has been granted a 30 percent rating, effective March 16, 2021.,The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted an initial 20 percent rating.,The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted an initial 20 percent rating.,The Veteran's left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted an initial 30 percent rating.,The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy has been granted an initial 40 percent rating.,The Veteran is now entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.