Diabetes Board decisions

The Veteran's hearing loss and IHD have been rated based on the severity of their current conditions, with no higher ratings granted.,The Veteran's hearing loss has not met the criteria for a compensable rating prior to October 22, 2015, and an increased rating in excess of 10 percent from October 22, 2015 to January 15, 2023, and a noncompensable rating from January 16, 2023.,The Veteran's IHD has not met the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent prior to April 12, 2022.

The Veteran's daughter is denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2, as the appeal is moot due to having already been fully compensated for last expenses and burial.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during service was not demonstrated and his diabetes did not manifest within one year of separation or be otherwise related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to congestive heart failure, finding that it was related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service. The appellant also argued for service connection for ischemic heart disease but there was no evidence supporting this claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, a heart disability, kidney disease, and a bilateral eye disability due to insufficient opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine due to lack of evidence establishing a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes due to evidence indicating a possible link between these conditions and the Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disabilities, obesity, and medications.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DM), due to heart disability and/or medications taken therefor.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death was not related to service or any service-connected conditions, and thus denied service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension as claimed by the Veteran. The claims were based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to lack of evidence of herbicide exposure. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left eye cataracts and his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, as well as the potential aggravation of these conditions. The examiner must consider all toxic exposure risk activities (TERA), including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to incomplete development and the need for updated VA records, employment history information, and a VA examination.

The Veteran's left knee tendonitis has been granted service connection as secondary to her service-connected right knee and right ankle disabilities. Her initial rating for the condition is now at a 10 percent, effective from February 7, 2024.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes and sleep apnea due to insufficient reasons and bases in the January 2022 decision, as well as unclear consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40% since July 19, 2010 and 70% since August 2, 2016. The Veteran also received a TDIU effective from July 19, 2010.,A higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus type 2 is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and nephropathy with hypertension; bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves; bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; and a lumbar spine disability have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU for the entire period of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo is granted. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral hearing loss are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for a TERA medical opinion. The Veteran's diabetes is being considered based on presumed exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting findings regarding his in-service chemical exposure and the need for further development. The issues of diabetes, bilateral eye disorder (cataracts), and urinary incontinence are all related and require additional examination and clarification.