Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU, initial evaluations for peripheral neuropathy in the right and left lower extremities, diabetes, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are granted. The effective dates for these determinations are September 25, 2018.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to effective dates and disability ratings for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, neuropathies, lung cancer, and coronary artery disease. The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the Appellant.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no valid fee decision for review, and thus the case is not a matter of controversy.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, coronary arteriosclerosis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and left foot amputation are all granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent evaluation, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus and tinnitus are denied increased ratings.

The Veteran's appeal of the December 2020 VA Form 20-0996 for service connection was denied because it was not received within one year after the May 2015 rating decision, and concurrent review options were prohibited.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he was found to be substantially gainfully employed and not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DM) due to its secondary nature and the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetes were denied. The Veteran was also denied increased ratings for PTSD and CAD.,PTSD and CAD did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted as service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his active duty.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an infection, status post total right knee replacement is denied because he did not have a current disability characterized as an infection of the right knee during the claim period.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the increased disability evaluation for service-connected diabetes mellitus type II with associated herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected, but his diabetes mellitus remains denied due to lack of qualifying military exposure.

The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also qualifies for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated as noncompensable, and the appeal for an increased rating is denied.,There is no current diagnosis of hepatitis C during the appeal period, and service connection for this condition is not granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service-connected Diabetes Mellitus Type II and bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been granted effective from the dates of their respective diagnoses.,An earlier effective date for the Veteran's service connection is granted, with specific effective dates provided for each condition.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and remanded the issues of service connection for anxiety disorder, assignment of a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU due to unresolved VA duties to assist.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and diabetes due to herbicide exposure. The claim of service connection for chronic renal disease is remanded as the Veteran's exposure basis was not addressed.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was rated based on inadequate information without a VA examination, which is considered a duty to assist error. The Board has therefore remanded these claims for further evaluation.