Diabetes decisions — 2024

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as service connected due to its presumptive relationship with his active military service.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating of 20 percent or more for diabetes mellitus, Type II (DM II) with erectile dysfunction and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability were dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted service connection based on aggravation during active duty. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and type II diabetes mellitus is denied as there is no evidence of manifestation within the presumptive period.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for diabetes, residuals of stroke as secondary to stroke, right upper extremity neuropathy, high blood pressure, and a neck disorder due to incomplete VA examinations and lack of clear reasoning in the opinions provided.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is denied because he does not meet the criteria to be in need of regular aid and assistance. The claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status is also denied as there are no disabilities rated at 100% disabling, nor is he permanently confined to his dwelling.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, Type II (DM II) with erectile dysfunction and TDIU were dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by the Veteran in July 2023.

The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus is granted at a 40 percent level, effective September 21, 2003. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of diabetes mellitus is denied.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand under the PACT Act. Service connection was denied for narcolepsy as there is no current diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus, broken sternum condition, kidney disability, type 2 diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension have been granted service connection. However, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hypertension were denied as they did not meet VA criteria for a current disability.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic sensory motor neuropathy, renal calculus, erectile dysfunction, and right knee disability.,There is no evidence of a chronic or continuous condition since service separation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and left ear hearing loss are related to service, but further development is needed due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a result of the PACT Act. However, his claim for service connection for hypertension due to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II (DM) remains pending and requires further examination.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, arrhythmia, hypertension, diabetes, skin rash, sleep apnea, TBI, vertigo, and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,Specifically, the Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-5 criteria at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim. The Veteran's arrhythmia and hypertension are conceded but do not meet the nexus requirement as there is no persuasive evidence they began in service.,The Veteran's diabetes was not shown as chronic in service, manifested to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, or etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's skin rash and sleep apnea were also denied due to lack of persuasive evidence.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, arrhythmia, hypertension, diabetes, skin rash, sleep apnea, TBI, vertigo, and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,Specifically, the Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-5 criteria at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim. The Veteran's arrhythmia and hypertension are conceded but do not meet the nexus requirement as there is no persuasive evidence they began in service.,The Veteran's diabetes was not shown as chronic in service, manifested to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, or etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's skin rash and sleep apnea were also denied due to lack of persuasive evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot disability, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and right nephrectomy due to transitional cell carcinoma. The Veteran's conditions are not related to his active duty or training periods.,The VA examiners found no evidence of the onset of these conditions during the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the appellant's claimed bilateral lower extremity venous insufficiency stasis dermatitis, hypertension, and diabetes.

The Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies associated with diabetes mellitus are not shown to be more than mild in severity, warranting no more than the current 10 percent ratings.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, finding that it is worsened by his service-connected stage III chronic renal disease with hypertension.