Diabetes Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claim for a separate disability rating for bilateral cataracts, which are secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The remand is due to deficiencies in the previous opinions on whether the diabetes caused or aggravated the cataracts.

The Board has vacated the previous decisions that denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and peripheral neuropathy. The claims are now considered.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 40 percent prior to January 14, 2015 and 60 percent thereafter. The appeal for increased ratings remains pending.,Secondary service connection claims for hypertension and an eye disability are remanded.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU prior to April 21, 2015, due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following any substantial gainful employment.,The Veteran's SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he does not require the regular aid of another person.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities have been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, DM, pheochromocytoma, and a heart condition due to new evidence submitted. However, the claims remain denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a higher rating for hypertension have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for diabetes mellitus, as it was not shown to be related to service or secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates as they were not properly appealed and became final.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for pes planus, diabetes mellitus type II, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence received after the January 2020 SOC.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension are granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is also granted. However, service connection for enlarged aorta remains pending as it requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for diabetes mellitus and its associated peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again, with a focus on verifying herbicide exposure and obtaining an expert medical opinion regarding the etiology of DM.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not compensable, as the average puretone threshold is below 40 decibels in both ears.,Service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, right lower extremity, and left lower extremity has been granted. The condition is secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II associated with exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, malignant melanoma, neuropathy of the left arm, right leg, and left leg, as well as hypertension are all denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II have been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for essential tremor is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion addressing its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is granted based on the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. The Veteran also received Individual Unemployability benefits as of March 7, 2019.

The Veteran's total disability rating for coronary artery disease renders his TDIU claim moot, as the other service-connected conditions do not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU. The effective date of the 100% rating is March 14, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type II, and right ear hearing loss secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II due to incomplete development. The Veteran is advised to attend the scheduled examinations or provide a valid explanation if unable to do so.

The Veteran's claims for service connection to diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are granted from August 10, 2022, pursuant to the PACT Act. The cases are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding prior periods of service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, stating he was satisfied with the decision and wished to discontinue further development actions.