Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction was denied as the earliest date entitlement to the benefit arose is January 31, 2020, which is later than the date his supplemental claim was received on October 24, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The decision upheld the current rating of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, but granted separate ratings for diabetic nephropathy, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral vascular disease.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and related neuropathies of the arms and legs are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and related neuropathies of the arms and legs are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for diabetes mellitus and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, finding that the earliest possible effective dates are not warranted.

Service connection for nasopharyngeal cancer is granted from August 10, 2022. Service connection for diabetes, right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and DDD with osteoporosis resulting in a vertebral fracture are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted due to exposure to herbicides during active duty in the Blue Water Navy.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

Service connection for nasopharyngeal cancer is granted from August 10, 2022. Service connection for diabetes, right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and DDD with osteoporosis resulting in a vertebral fracture are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right knee arthritis, diabetes mellitus type II, and loss of teeth/gum condition. The issues are being remanded to determine if service connection can be established.

Service connection for nasopharyngeal cancer is granted from August 10, 2022. Service connection for diabetes, right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and DDD with osteoporosis resulting in a vertebral fracture are remanded.

Service connection for nasopharyngeal cancer is granted from August 10, 2022. Service connection for diabetes, right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and DDD with osteoporosis resulting in a vertebral fracture are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus was reduced from a 40% to a 20% disability rating, but the reduction is not proper and has been restored to 40%. The Veteran also received an increased evaluation for his diabetes mellitus and was granted TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as noncompensable, with a 0 percent disability rating assigned.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand. The PACT Act presumption applies.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II was a contributing cause of his fatal cholangiocarcinoma, granting service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the cases for the AOJ to adjudicate the claims of entitlement to an effective date prior to August 10, 2022, for the grants of service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA from January 1, 2012, to September 10, 2019 are granted due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected COPD was granted effective September 17, 2020, which also established his need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals of claims related to diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, valvular heart disease, thrombocytopenia, and enlarged spleen as they were not supported by new and relevant evidence. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's bladder cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, CAD, and hypertension are all found to be at least as likely as not related to his military service.