Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for diabetes mellitus, lower extremity radiculopathy, upper extremity radiculopathy, and plantar fasciitis due to a lack of evidence supporting current disabilities.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for multiple conditions, including hearing loss, facial scars, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, skin condition, sleep apnea, and various musculoskeletal issues.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, effective May 31, 2023.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection of peripheral neuropathy and diabetic retinopathy, but denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, but granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's period of active service.

The Board granted service connection for OSA, DM, and bilateral eye diabetic retinopathy. The Veteran was also granted increased ratings for lumbar spine spondylosis and degenerative disc disease, as well as separate ratings for lower extremity radiculopathies.

The Board denied entitlement to service connection for diabetes, finding that the evidence did not support a direct link between the Veteran's diabetes and his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and an increased rating for PTSD, while remanding claims for a kidney disease and TDIU.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, AL amyloidosis, and coronary artery disease based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base.

The Board remands the claim for diabetes mellitus to ensure all relevant records are obtained and an adequate opinion is provided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, finding no medical evidence linking the condition to his claimed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for right knee limitation of flexion and back disability, service connection for diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, and periodontal disease. However, it granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety.

The Veteran was granted an earlier effective date of January 14, 2021 for a 100 percent disability rating for coronary artery disease and the claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus type II was denied.

The Board denied a compensable initial evaluation for hypothyroidism and remanded the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability or that any condition was related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, ischemic heart disease, and depressive disorder, but granted special monthly compensation from May 23, 2017.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes, a respiratory disorder, ischemic heart disease, and pancreatic cancer to conduct further development to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and right and left hip disorders, as well as a temporary total evaluation following a surgical procedure, due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.