Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as other claims, finding that the evidence did not support entitlement to these benefits.

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction as there was no evidence of a current disability at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral flat feet with plantar fasciitis and degenerative arthritis, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, entitling him to special monthly compensation at the statutory housebound rate beginning December 23, 2020.

The Board vacates its previous decision denying a higher rating for bilateral postoperative cataracts and diabetic retinopathy prior to May 5, 2016, due to procedural errors in the handling of the appeal after the Veteran's death.

The Board granted a disability rating of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus type II, resolving reasonable doubt in the Appellant's favor.

The Board denied service connection for heart condition and remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, headaches, shoulder disorders, ankle disorders, hip disorders, lumbar disorder, and lower extremity radiculopathy, to obtain additional medical opinions.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for dental treatment purposes, other than tooth # 15, cyst in nose, diabetes, head trauma, and hypertension.

The Board granted the restoration of service connection for hypertension, as the grant was not clear and unmistakable error. The claims for diabetes, hypothyroidism, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy were remanded due to duty to assist errors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of March 11, 2022 for the grants of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and associated complications.

The Board denied service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, depressive reaction, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for hypokalemia, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, diabetic vision loss, and paralysis of the external popliteal nerve were remanded.

The appeal of service connection for hypertension and diabetes was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative, leading to the dismissal of both claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, as the evidence did not show that his condition warranted a rating in excess of 60 percent.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for muscle myopathy/intramuscular hemangioma of the right temple, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and sleep apnea to ensure an adequate medical opinion is obtained regarding the nexus between these conditions and toxic exposures during service.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and a heart disorder, but denied service connection for vitamin D deficiency. The Veteran was also granted a 100 percent rating for chronic bronchitis with obstructive sleep apnea and a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU), as well as special monthly compensation based on the statutory housebound criteria.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was dismissed. The appeals for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left ankle disability and service connection for PTSD were denied. The remaining issues were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a heart disability, diabetes mellitus Type II, and hypertension as further development is needed to obtain new VA opinions.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 29, 2021, and an earlier effective date for DEA benefits prior to November 29, 2021.