Diabetes decisions — 2023

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his employability and functional impairment from his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 1 and diabetic peripheral neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities are remanded for additional medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left leg radiculopathy is granted effective September 25, 2018. The Board also remanded several other issues including service connection and increased ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and skin disorder due to inadequate development. The VA is required to confirm the Veteran's current address, notify him of the necessary VA examination at his correct address, and request all relevant medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes is related to his service-connected disabilities, specifically obesity and weight gain. The VA must provide an addendum opinion from a specialist addressing these issues.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, and he contends it should be higher due to his insulin dependency and need for activity regulation. The Board has ordered a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's death was due to hepatitis C, liver cancer, and diabetes mellitus. The claims for service connection are pending as the appellant is not eligible to substitute on these claims yet.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of fatigue.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to incomplete VA opinions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure compliance with previous remand directives and proper development for the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his service-connected coronary artery disease and the 60% disability rating is being remanded. The appeal regarding the effective date of service connection for coronary artery disease is also pending.

The appeals for service connection on all issues have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected.,There is no evidence of a current right knee condition, and the claim for this issue is denied.,Similarly, there is no evidence of a current left knee condition, and the claim for this issue is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of timely receipt of a notice of disagreement (NOD) regarding the April 2016 rating decision.

The appeal is dismissed for the claims of bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, left leg amputation, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, sleep apnea, stroke, glaucoma, and cataracts. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's medical records and need for further examination. The appeal is pending until these issues are resolved.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, visual disorder, diverticulitis, liver disorder, and gout due to incomplete development. The Veteran's service records do not indicate exposure to herbicides or pesticides at Fort McClellan.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal on all issues related to tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disability, and renal disability before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 10, 2012, finding that his service-connected conditions did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and loss of vision/open angle glaucoma/cataracts/choroidal nevus, claimed as secondary to concussion residuals. The Veteran's representative argued that a VA examination was inadequate due to lack of review of medical literature and potential need for a neuro ophthalmologist's opinion.