Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and bladder cancer on a presumptive basis due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for kidney cancer is denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease are granted on a basis other than the PACT Act.,Earlier effective dates of December 1, 2016 are granted for various service-connected conditions.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities and is also granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of whether there is new and relevant evidence to readjudicate his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. As a result, the matter has been dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral pes planus is granted. The claims for diabetes mellitus type II, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), fibromyalgia, and erectile dysfunction are denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, left knee condition, and right knee condition are not shown to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral heel spurs. Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including diabetes, stroke, and vision problems, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment from July 1, 2019, to February 16, 2022.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection must be remanded again due to insufficient information regarding his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and further development is needed for examinations related to his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to his neurological and psychiatric conditions. The PCAFC program eligibility will be reconsidered based on whether participation would be in the Veteran's best interest.

The Veteran's death was caused by myelodysplastic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and severe neutropenia, all of which are service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted with an effective date of December 22, 2022. Additionally, the Veteran received a Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) award for loss of a creative organ on the same day.,Both the grant of service connection and SMC were effective from December 22, 2022.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board found no evidence to warrant a higher rating as his condition did not require daily insulin injections or dietary restrictions.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including diabetic retinopathy and various types of peripheral neuropathy, were granted. The Veteran was also awarded a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and entitlement to an earlier effective date for the grant of eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and its relationship to his service-connected ankle disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and a recurrent lumbar spine disability due to exposure to Persian Gulf War environmental hazards including burn pits. The VA is instructed to obtain all relevant service records and private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient information regarding the appellant's exposure to toxic substances during military service. A VA examination is required under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Board found that the Veteran failed to report for VA examinations, which was a necessary step in evaluating his disability.,For TDIU, the Veteran met the criteria as of June 23, 2021, due to service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for type 2 diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and bilateral cataracts was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show that his diabetes mellitus met the criteria for a higher rating, as it did not require insulin or regulation of activities.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for diabetes mellitus associated with herbicide exposure is granted at a 20 percent level, effective as of August 15, 2018. The appeal to grant an earlier effective date for the service connection of diabetes mellitus was denied.