Diabetes Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for CLL and diabetes mellitus in a September 2008 decision based on the Veteran's original compensation claim that included these benefits.,The Veteran did not appeal this decision, nor file any motions or allegations of clear and unmistakable error.

The appeal of the claim for hypertension is dismissed. The claims for diabetes mellitus, Type 2 (DM II), prostate cancer, and coronary artery disease are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the shoulders, right shoulder rotator cuff surgery, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy, tinnitus, and high blood pressure. The appeals were all dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his vision impairment and physical conditions such as neuropathy and back pain, necessitate regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD may have led to obesity, which served as an intermediate step in the development of his diabetes. The VA needs to obtain a medical opinion to determine if this theory is supported by evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and atherosclerosis of the coronary artery with stable angina pectoris are granted as secondary to herbicide exposure. Hypertension is also granted under the PACT Act.,Hypothyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome were not granted due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining complete medical records and a PACT Act opinion is required.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus was denied, and his claim for TDIU prior to April 17, 2013 was granted.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, type II were granted effective September 22, 2021.,A 30 percent rating for balance impairment associated with Parkinson's disease was granted effective September 22, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to October 25, 2020 is denied because he was already in receipt of a combined total schedular rating. After October 25, 2020, the Board finds that his remaining disabilities do not result in a combined 60 percent rating that would warrant special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus and separate disability ratings for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes are granted. The decision also notes that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his military service at Fort McClellan.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and Parkinson's disease due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection for accrued benefits.,Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, diabetes mellitus type II remains at 20 percent, and nephrosclerosis/chronic kidney disease is granted a 100 percent rating effective April 12, 2019. Other claims are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new medical examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's diabetes, including any complications.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, hypothyroidism, prostate cancer, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities due to inadequate medical opinions regarding exposure and causation.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in obtaining relevant private treatment records for the Veteran's claimed conditions and potential TERA participation. The case is being remanded to obtain these records and prepare a TERA memorandum.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted as secondary to service-connected hepatitis C. The status of the gallbladder removal claim remains pending and will be remanded.