Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathies associated with diabetes mellitus type II, diabetes mellitus type II, RLE and LLE peripheral neuropathies also associated with diabetes mellitus type II, tinnitus, and sinusitis, have resulted in a combined rating of 70 percent from December 30, 2019. The Board has granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA based on these service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to September 11, 2015.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease (IHD) based on a presumptive basis due to in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence that he requires regular assistance from another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on statutory housebound status is denied as it is ancillary to his service-connected coronary artery disease and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, which were granted effective May 14, 2021.

The Veteran's back disability is rated at 40 percent effective August 17, 2018. Service connection for hypertension, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, right foot disability, left foot disability, and right shoulder disability are denied. TDIU is granted effective July 30, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to August 20, 2020, for the awards of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and Dependents' Educational Assistance due to lack of evidence supporting earlier eligibility.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to February 23, 2024 for SMC at the housebound rate is not warranted due to the Veteran's final claims and subsequent rating decisions. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran needs regular aid and attendance based solely on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II, all of which are diseases presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board found service connection for the cause(s) of death is warranted.

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II, all of which are diseases presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board found service connection for the cause(s) of death is warranted.

The Veteran's death was caused by Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II, all of which are diseases presumptively linked to herbicide exposure. The Board found service connection for the cause(s) of death is warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service or toxic exposure. The issues have not been fully adjudicated yet.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied in July 2014. The Veteran did not appeal this decision or submit new and material evidence within one year, making the decision final. In August 2020, the Veteran submitted a Supplemental Claim application requesting service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure. This claim was granted with an effective date of August 12, 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant records and conducting necessary examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical evidence, including SSA disability benefits records, and undergo VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and diabetes mellitus, type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure in or near the Korean DMZ. Service connection was also granted for diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus. Service connection for diabetic retinopathy was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for additional VA records, specifically from his non-VA primary care physician and mental health providers. The VA also needs to obtain records reviewed by previous examiners for PTSD, hearing loss, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and recurrent cerebrovascular accident/stroke residuals. Service connection is remanded for Type II diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability.

The Veteran's initial claims for increased evaluations for type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Veteran was granted SMC at the 's' rate effective June 22, 2016.,For type 2 diabetes mellitus, a rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted as the disability required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rate of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of creative organ has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, left knee disability, and right knee disability have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for eye condition (vision), hearing loss, heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.