Diabetes decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection claims for DM2, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the LLE and RLE, and CAD are all granted. The aortic aneurysm claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as there is no evidence of its onset in service or a link to service.,Before January 1, 2016, the Veteran's headaches were rated at 30 percent and not higher due to lack of very frequent, completely prostrating attacks. Beginning January 1, 2016, his rating was increased to 50 percent based on more severe symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was granted with an effective date of April 30, 2019.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus denying his claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and benign prostatic hyperplasia, including voiding dysfunction, is granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 was dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing their request. The appeals for service connection for PTSD and a right hand disability are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, herpes simplex, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus are all granted service connection. The claims for these conditions were reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied. The Board acknowledges that the evidence does not show a current diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is now service-connected based on in-service noise exposure and current disability.,Service connection for diabetes was denied due to lack of evidence showing chronicity or a presumptive link to service.

The Veteran's claims for a hand condition, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy, and eye disability have been denied. The previously denied claim for bipolar disorder/depression has been readjudicated.,There is no probative evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that his current conditions began during service or are related to in-service events.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. Service connection for hypothyroidism is denied as there are no symptoms of functional impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing (SAH) or special home adaptation (SHA) grants due to his combined rating of 90 percent, which does not include anatomical loss or use of both hands or feet, and does not result in a permanent total disability that precludes locomotion without aids such as braces, crutches, canes, or wheelchair.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, psychiatric disorders (including PTSD), bilateral cataracts, bilateral glaucoma, and hearing loss were denied. The Veteran's claim for stomach disability was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic renal disease as secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision is based on medical evidence that suggests a causal relationship between the Veteran's diabetes and his chronic kidney disease.

The Veteran's chronic leukemia and recurrent pneumonia are granted service connection. The liver cirrhosis, sleep condition (previously claimed as sleep apnea syndrome), and diabetes mellitus, type II are denied.

The Board denied effective dates prior to August 10, 2022 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively associated with herbicide exposure under the PACT Act.,Service connection for arthritis of the left shoulder, right shoulder, left knee, and right knee is granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for anxiety, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus, right lower extremity diabetic polyneuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic polyneuropathy as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the Veteran's claims for service connection and earlier effective dates, as the Veteran died during the pendency of these appeals.

The Board dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.